Why does it have to be so black or white, all or nothing?

Just use both as needed, get what you need from each, and only worry about yourself

OP, perhaps there is a support group for people who think that conducting business transactions with flying aluminum tubes, and buildings full of overpaid executives is anything like an actual relationship?

There used to be a saying in the CO/UA forum a while back about 'relationships' with airlines:
Remember, the brick doesnt love you back.