BB: I've got the same dilemma at a much lower level. BA has gotten me 1st on CX a couple times without much work involved. If you fly BA you've got those stupid fuel surcharges though. United is fairly stingy, but if I pay the $25 to talk to 'em and am flexible, they've usually found me something in the front. IIWY I'd hedge my bets. Me - I think it's all going to BA since I'm usually flying the Pacific and am starting to get use to those CX pods in 1st. wj