Originally Posted by
shd9
If OP is based in DEN, why stick with AA? Flying AA to any destination, probably except LAX MIA and ORD, OP would face the same dilemma:
PHX - Bad airport experience, generally pretty meh LUS aircraft
DFW - good airport and generally better planes, but DFW being DFW means no upgrades. It’s probably a small detour to most destinations
Might as well consider a match UA, at least UA gets you places (even UA Silver gets E+, and UA planes have much, much more E+ than AA MCE)
My end destination has been an airport only served by Delta and American. I will stop making this trip in 2 more months and definitely switch to UA. I'm trying to take advantage of my status for the time being but AA is making it hard. Past two trips would have misconnect and resulted in 20+ hour delays.