Originally Posted by qasr
That is a good point. I didn't think of EQM's allowing you to hit a higher level. Call it 1K syndrome.

Don't get me started...
Another key point: the extra EQMs actually give an extra 4 500-milers just in time for a transcon MR.
See,
qasr, some UA pax don't have 500-milers coming our of their orifices at all times. They eagerly await their deposit (!).
Oh wait, that was rude. Sorry. I guess it's the 2P syndrome...