Stating the SWU for elites is “overly generous” is a joke if you fly to Asia. Looks like I will end up with four SWU left over from this year because I was unable to upgrade. The UA flights to HKG, PVG, etc, are so grossly oversold these days that I have had the past six segments unable to upgrade – I’m usually 10-14 on the list when the door shuts, as a 1K.

Given the direction UA is moving I would be grateful if AA stepped up and made me a decent offer.