It really is about route and time of travel more than ever right now. As a PM flying out of DTW, I'm 0 for 12 segments this year. Closest I have been was #2 for 0 seats at the gate. Of course I'm flying to popular business destinations on early flights Monday mornings and home on Friday afternoon.

I agree with what others have said, because the OP doesn't have status, why not just chose what works best for your schedule/wallet and not worry about loyalty until times change again and it becomes worth something.