Originally Posted by themicah
If you'll really save $500 in airfare by choosing USA3000 instead of NW/CO, I'd go that route. If you really want the miles, spend your $500 on a cheap mileagerun to Europe or something that will net 10x as many miles.
Well, I did what themicah suggested, before he posted. It was actually a bit more than a $500.00 saving over either CO or NWA (99.00 each way nonstop: DTW-CUN....how one does this and makes money is a question that perhaps we should not ask
). I have actually flown USA 3000 and it was always enjoyable, food, ontime, really nice folks working for them etc. I think because they bundle with Apple tours that is how they discount airfares....but the fares were as stated above. In any case, my wife really thought I was nuts trying to stay with NW (I actually feel guilt for not flying the frigging airline ....it's horrible [but I guess it's great for managment to have nut like me flying the red tail] esp. since I have to pay for exit row seating now!). I have a bunch of travel coming up and I will, if necessary, do the MR later in the year. Again, thanks to all on FT for taking the time to offer your advice.
Best.