Originally Posted by
zombietooth
Smisek is first and foremost a cost-cutter. ... and he has previously stated that UAs SWU program is "overly generous". I just can't see how this will be in any way positive for current 1Ks, or any elite for that matter.
But the announced new SWU system actually follows old UA's (6 applicable on higher fares and 2 per 50K additional EQM) not old CO's (4 applicable for all fares). Did he feel UAs was less generous than COs?