One has to wonder whether Gordo will keep the 50% qualifying mile rule in place or back down. The current structure pretty much guarantees that few NW elites will ever plant their butt on a CO airplane.

Just two years ago I always chose CO over NW if it was an option. During the past year CO's EUA shenanigans and arrogant agents made me fly NW the majority of the time. These latest developments, along with the new 330, ensure that I will be on NW for ALL my Eastbound flights, even the $6000 full J European trips that my company pays for.

Thank you Richard & Beth! Gordo: Time to release the sequel - "Worst to First and Back to Worst"