I have been on the fence as well. I have been a very (too) loyal 1K for a number of years, however I think its time to spread my miles to see if the grass is greener on the other side so to speak. My 2000 plans are for approx. 180,000 to 200,000 base miles. I am leaning to switch some travel to NW using my CO One Pass program which seems to get high marks quite often. If I fly 75,000 with NW/CO, then I get their highest elite level which the local NW sales rep claims will benefit me more if I approach the 125,000+ mark, apparently "discrete perks" granted directly? Being a 1K with UA doesnt seem to help me much anymore, because my CTO's require travel on LAF (lowest available fare) and no client in their right mind likes paying for F or C full fare travel anymore in the real world. UA's 1K perks only seem to be a help when flying domestic vs. asian/pacific long haul (which is my main source of mileage). I am tired of being shot down for upgrades when at the gate knowing there are empty C & F seats that employees are filling (leaving me thinking what the hell is being a 100K flyer good for?). I do get some upgrades from time to time, but they seem to be getting harder to obtain? I know some on this board are sensitive to low fare pax snagging upgrades, but hey, I use yield management too, meaning I monitor fare swings closely and buy when they are lowest when possible. UA should offer all 1K's the chance to standby for upgrades on OTW (over-the-water) flights regardless of fare booked. I have made a request to a certain UA sales rep and if they come through with some valid ways to upgrade in 2000, I'll keep the 1K going, but otherwise I might end up being a Premie again