I just booked my first non-Star Alliance flight for long hauls since probably 2007, and the first TA non-United flight that I can remember. DXB-ORD in J on EK, $2000 less than UA unless I wanted to connect in FRA.
I feel like I am cheating on my wife, but of course United is acting just like that spoiled b1tch as well! I hope this divorce creates the same happiness the one with my wife did!