Originally Posted by
ironmanjt
Above all else I’d recommend people enjoy the flights and destinations they choose and worry less about how important “status” is.
Thanks for the recommendation, but try not to lose sight of the fact that everyone has different priorities, wants, and needs when taking advantage of these fares. Mine are different from yours. That, of course, doesn't make mine any more or less valid than yours, but my priorities are based on what I value. There's no global correct answer.