Originally Posted by wanaflyforless
You should consider AA (if you fly enough). All you have to do is make EXP and umlimitted free domestic upgrades, 8 international free upgrades, and a phone # that will make you forget NW.
I tried AA when I moved to MSN. I completed a PLT challenge -- iut was the quickest way to mid-tier elite status on any airline -- I hadn't traveled in 2+ years, so I had no status.
Unfortunately, I experienced too much of the hell that is ORD and the phrase "air traffic delay" for me. So I got comped to NW Gold from AA Platinum (both middle tier). And it's worked out much better for me. And I've earned PLT the last 2 years on NW.