Focussing on another major carrier is unlikely lead to satisfaction - AS is, after all, making moves to become like them. Becoming a free agent is my answer to the cuts and changes. We have plenty of miles in various programs to fly award trips in coach or premium cabins (intl) for a couple of years. Revenue tickets will be bought based on what is best for us, in a very transactional fashion. EQM haven’t been a consideration for me on the big three since they introduced PQD schemes and I will now stop worrying about AS status as well.