Originally Posted by DeltaMikeForBizAndPleasure

My GF and I are thinking about switching to BA from DL mainly because they fly the route we want from EDI to SEA (through LHR not AMS or CDG) and because... well let's face it... DL hasn't exactly been good to us. Conversely, a business partner of ours is always bragging about how well BA treats him. Schmoozing in the exec lounge with the former PM of Britain.... constantly upgraded to the 747's upper deck... you know... the life. (he flies the same route)

Looks like this costs us about $200 more per transatlantic flight which is ok, but something I'm really worried about... flying American (AA?) domestically. We do most of our flying up and down the west coast with occasional flights to the southeast, northeast, and midwest although with our new business launch I see our domestic flying ramping up. Assuming I can get a status match (gold) from each airline would this be smart move or just a case of grass is greener? Personally, I would say that traveling in style is more important than price, but we can't afford to upgrade each to 1st class until we make it big.