Unless you are on the cusp of a lifetime boundary, abusing yourself for lifetime miles is a fool’s errand.

just like miles , lifetime status will depreciate , and the bar will be lifted and the gnashing to teeth will be heard around the world.

My name is <user name > and I’m an UAlcoholic is the first step of treatment.

I fly direct everywhere because every airline direct is faster than any other airline connecting on average.

im a NYr so EWR doesn’t bother me. Interacting with other NYrs is fun once you know the skill set.