Sorry to upset everyone. That wasn't my intention.

It seems that the general consensus is that I sought this comp simply to get upgraded. That assumption would be inaccurate. My decision to switch was due to company policy.

- Did I earn the status on CO? NO
- Will I earn it? YES
- Will Continental benefit from my switching? DEFINITELY

With probably tens of thousands of elite travelers on CO, one more probably won't hurt, especially if he's bringing new business to the company.

Sorry again if I upset anyone. I had hoped the CO board would offer a little friendlier welcome. Maybe I'll just stick to the AA forum "where I belong."