I don't exclude it; only wish to consider other options. in fact I just flew it with interesting results

http://flyertalk.com/forum/showpost....76&postcount=1
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showpost....6&postcount=66

and I may fly it again in a few months.

However, as of now, mid-February seats on the nonstop AA292 are $1365, while United has them for $973. Point is, this is just one flight which is sometimes not available or only expensive seats are left. By willing to make one connection, we increase our options greatly.

Then there are trips to London and Tokyo, with or without including Delhi. I just wish to reconsider the whole thing and make right choices.