Flying from a county airport is what gives me less choices for air. which in turn does factor in $$$$ -I dont travel for business and am not able to travel alot for pleasure- once or twice a year I fly.

I did just return from Tucson (both markets are expensive to fly in and out of) I flew UA on miles that I accumulated a number of years ago - I did need to buy some miles but a $200 fare beat a $500 fare hands down. But I can say if rates are comparable I wont fly UA- I would have to see the type of saving above to fly them again. Which probably wont happen as I have compared prices with other carriers in my area and UA is not even in the ball park.