True, but there's still the AQS route which I imagine is how many ff already qualify. UA was great if you travel in or live in the states but IMO much of the best benefit was in MRing tpac or tatl as a very efficient use of time and money for those who were flexible. This is overall good news for SE, at least in the short run. Close to Guaranteed upgrades on intl copay routes and increased chances everywhere else, especially on routes to the US, quieter lounges though more than offset by the hordes of ap cc redeemers.