Originally Posted by
newyorkgeorge
Could you be more specific on destinations that you will be flying to (ORD, DFW, IAD, etc.) And what NYC airport works best for you. And are you looking for frequency of flights, ability to upgrade, premium cabin experience, etc.
Many business travelers from the New Jersey area like CO as EWR is a hub and it is the only airline to still offer free ammendities in Coach. Others like Jet Blue (which flies from JFK to both AUS and ORD) but others loathe no F and a poor FF program (such as myself). Others AA as it is fairly generous with upgrades once you reach PLT level and above. AA has major hubs at ORD and DFW so that may work for desire for frequency of flights to those destinations.
I'm looking to fly out of LGA/JFK (but could also do EWR if needed). I'll be living downtown but have family in Newark area. Mainly, I'm looking to fly to ORD and DFW from time to time. But I'll be visiting many other cities throughout the midwest from time to time. I'm looking for the best airline to get upgrades on as well as best service. Since my trips will be on the company's tab, money is no object, but I will be restricted to economy for trips under 3 hours from NYC. So, for the most part, I'm looking for the best program to upgrade with no charge to me or my company. Maybe this will help some of you answer my original question. Let me know anything else that might help you out.