<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by worldbanker:
However, if you travel internationally like I do, you would be better off with AA. Their reach and global alliance is wonderful and easier to understand than UA and Star Alliance. Only familiar with AA Regional Jet service to DCA from Columbus.
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They have RJ service to BOS and ORD also. BOS would be your best bet for Premium Transcons on AA and intl Flagship flights.
There's always the mainline service to DFW.
Your best bet is to surf the boards and take a couple of flights. Some of us people here are diehard FF program supporters. Find one that will fit you. Some of us have preferred carriers on the job and that chooses the airline for us.
Take me for an example. I'm EXP on AA and have been flying AA exclusively for the past 2.5 yrs. Now, the company won't let me fly AA anymore; have to fly UA now. I can't stand the service I get from UA, but they have some advantages for 1Ks that AA doesn't have for EXPs like quarterly SWUs. But, the 1K desk is nothing compared to the EXP desk.
UA and AA charge for upgrades; they only give you 4 free for every 10K. While on CO, you get free upgrades w/space available.
I can't tell you which way to go; you're just gonna have to try some out and find out which ones you like.