I'm a United status newbie...currently at Gold but if all the purchased trips work out should be a 1K by December.

Anyway, I flew AA and DL this past week, both in First, and both mainline flights and United holds up well in comparison.

The things I'm grateful for:

1. The App. Hands down better than either of the other two.
2. The dessert treats
3. Not having DFW as a hub and the delays that always seem to go with it.
4. Newer airplanes
5. Dasani lime

On the other hand there were some things that I wish United would adopt...though relatively minor:

1. Actual salt and pepper shakers ala the little plastic boxes on Delta's food trays.
2. Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper (I understand this isn't going to happen but it would be nice)
3. All-day wifi passes

I was also impressed with the service from the FA's on both AA and DL. I hope as the new contract is implemented things may improve in that area on UA as well.

Interested in the opinions of others