I've been a dedicated Delta-only flyer for the last three years.

A segment-based Platinum in my first partial (8 month) calendar year in Georgia, I've qualified for the last three years on segments. Routinely, I paid greater fares to fly Delta vs Airtran, if only to add to my segments and mileage collection.

No More!!! It was with some trepidation that I stepped out of the cult and booked my first of many non-Delta flights just minutes ago.
-No longer will I have to justify to my employer the higher fares.
-No longer will I be subject to the whims of ASA and their version of Simply Give Bucks.
-No longer do i have to debate DLs fares vs a competitor

DL...you have returned me to pre-FF clarity and for that I thank you.

p.s. I also thank you for the free year of status in which to use all my DL miles