Originally Posted by
unitra
After the Continental/United merger, getting upgrades has become very difficult (and expensive if using miles). Platinums and IKers all looking for the uypgrade on any United flight. I don't bother using CC's for miles any more, I take the cash from AMEX.
For those holding AA and US Air, this could give everyone a prelude of what to expect later with the merger of these 2 airlines.