Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Alexandria, VA, USA NW Platinum Elite Since 1999, United GoldMM, Hyatt Discoverist, SPG Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hertz #1 Gold, IC Ambassador
Posts: 7,451
Will have to agree about the "perks" of being an elite, but have to say I've enjoyed 1 year of being a Silver on NW than 3 years as Premier on UA. I've had 100% luck on NW this year (I really have no joke!) compared to less than 10 upgrades on UA in 3 years. Plus NW began a "no-cert" policy this year, so if the seats are available, I can get them. It's been a big plus on the trans-con flights I've had this summer.
Charles