Originally Posted by MileKing

The one positive of not having status is that you are now free to book the best flights and hotel stays for your immediate needs (times, $$$, location, etc.). No more connecting thru some far flung airport or staying 30 miles away in order to accumulate status miles or status stays. Trust me, travelling domestic coach and not getting a suite at a hotel is not that bad. Millions of people do it everyday and survive....you will too. At first you'll have some withdrawl pains, but those will pass rather quickly.