Welcome Mister Internet (are your related to Gore?)! It sounds really cool that you and your wife can travel together for work. With that combination, one of you really needs to keep track of miles, points, specials, bonuses, etc.

My favorite plane is the one that leaves on time, arrives on time and is 1/2 full. UA seldom seems to have one of these, nor does anyone else anymore. I am a sucker for the old 747(upstairs business class), then the 777. PremEx knows his planes, as the 757 is really bad.

Make sure you also visit his UA unofficial page to get all the scoop on UA.