Originally Posted by
ossipago
That pretty much confirms what I thought. For low-tier elites, switching to DL ex DCA - probably ex most places - isn't worth it. The concept of free upgrades is nice, but only if you can actually get them. Tack on the devalued miles and higher prices ... ouch.
I think i agree with this. As UsAir Gold I'm pretty happy with my upgrade %, even headed back to Silver I think I'll nab a few next year. With less flights out of DCA and more competition for upgrades on Delta, I feel like I should continue on with UsAir.