Originally Posted by
Lurker1999
It seems that there is a big segment of people who simply endure travelling with UA to get the ability to fly with other *A carriers overseas on award flights. But that's not a really pleasant way to travel I think.
No kidding. For domestic US travel, having elite status with CO or NW is probably the best option, especially if you want domestic upgrades. I'm perfectly happy flying in business class within the Sky Team alliance when I travel overseas, and usually flying in first class on mainline equipment domestically, without worrying about 500 mile upgrade certificates and such.
Although, SWUs would be really nice... even if it's just one or two after 100,000 EQMs.