Originally Posted by
DrAlex
So are we to blame AS & AA directly, or the government (DOT?) for not allowing AS & AA to share post-merger? Or both?
Neither. This is the nature of the business. Many shifted to DL after that changed, more shifted to AA after that change. AS is focusing on WC routes and will eventually start servicing more midwest destinations, but as of 2018 earning and maintaining status outside of the focus areas/routes will not be feasible. I like the program and the product and consider it for my MSP-SEA trips but outside of that route not much I can do really so I've moved on. No hard feelings, I enjoyed being MVPG and hope to be able to do so again in the future. Just wont be able to do it in 2018.