While I never earn my status through segments, I have always admired those who do because you are suffering through way more aggravation than us long-haul fliers. I absolutely agree that you guys are paying more than your fair share in revenue generation as well. I don't know this to be a fact, but I would guess, if you have to fly primarily for business, that your CPM yield is higher than international. I don't believe this to be true of leisure flyers, however.

When I saw this announcement presented as if it was good news, I laughed. My initial thoughts were, "this sucks" and "poor b@stards".

I would also point out that there are usually a bunch of cheaper options than United available domestically, so you guys are paying a lot extra to be loyal than us international fliers.

What a slap in the face!

Good Luck!