Hello,

I've done a fair amount of searching and didn't see a sticky on this, but I'm new so forgive me if I overlooked something. I been traveling by air a fair amount recently (a few times a month), but mostly short runs out of FWA and all on RJ's that have to connect at ORD or DTW. Not enough to earn any real miles. However, I will be taking a different position in the next two months and will officially be a "Road Warrior" - leave Monday/home Friday... By this summer I plan to be relocated to Denver. I will often be going to LAS and there is talk of some international travel in the future. I'm trying to decide where to place my airline "loyalty". SW isn't an option out of FWA, but in a few months it will be, and I know DEN is a major hub for SW and UA. Cost isn't a big issue (but 1st is not permitted) SW sounds easy to make changes if needed and the employees seem more laid back the few times I've flown with them, looks easier to get and use free flights for myself and family (I know about the big changes coming in March). I'm also aware of SW being seen as kind of the "Greyhound of the Sky" However, if I'm going to be flying a lot it sure would be nice getting bumped up to 1st and being pampered. (I've only experienced this once and now I know what I'm missing!). I'm sure this is largely opinion, but I wanted to hear the pros thoughts on this. Looking forward to the replies, thanks