Originally Posted by
Darlox
Basically, the airlines made it all about money. Well, congratulations guys... it's now all about money, and where I'm going to get the best value from it. And it ain't giving ANY one airline all of my travel budget anymore!
Another +1 here. Since upgrades are pretty much a thing of the past on UA, I tend to fly paid F on whichever airline gets me the best price and best seat. So I went from 95% UA 5 years ago to 30% UA, 50% B6, 20% other.
And I am much happier now flying than I was 5 years go since I do not feel I have to 'settle' for UA just because of their mileage plus program.