I left BKK on 11/5, going to ORD, via NRT. We get to NRT fine, and then after 3 hours of delay, our flight is cancelled to ORD. At the last minute, I am put on an AA flight to ORD.

I was booked in C, travelling NF. I had a special meal (Vegetarian) also on UA.

I was instead put in a middle seat bulkhead row in C on AA. During the 11 hour flight, I got to eat 2 rolls and plate of lettuce.

Now, returning back to SIN on 11/16, LAX-NRT-SIN, the LAX-NRT flight is delayed by 1 1/2 hours, now departing at 1240 PM. This is however a bogus departure time, as the inbound aircraft from NRT does not get in to LAX until 1122 AM. Sure, UA, you are going to turn around a int'l 744 in 1 hour 18 minutes.

The flight director at LAX says it should be ok., with only an original 1 hour 30 minute connection in NRT. How misleading.

Now, Global Services is looking at trying to rebook me on a different carrier, but it is not looking good. I don't want to travel in Y on a $5K C ticket.

This is not just a rant (which it is), but seriously, is it time to switch now ?

I am reaching the conclusion now that one should travel UA only if you are in discounted Y, upgrading to NC with a SWU.

It seems that is what UA wants too.