It's more than just lack of domestic coach awards with CO. There is almost a complete lack of BF awards too, as well as the silly BF upgrade awards rendered ridiculous by the 30 day rule. One need only check the CO on-line award booking to see how bad availability is at the standard level. I can't believe people are out there paying 50K for a coach award or 120K for a BF award!

Free domestic upgrades to elites is the only thing this program has going for it and I believe there is a real chance that will end if the DL/NW/CO alliance comes to fruition. I wish one airline would start publishing statistics on the number of STANDARD awards claimed as opposed to total awards. Then I think we would see just how big a scam CO has going.