I've heard rumors that Spanair will join Star Alliance. Do you think UA will then begin service to MAD from either IAD or ORD?

UA has won me over AA on everything...except lack of service to Madrid as I have family there and go quite often (I don't like connecting with LH, and BM has limited schedules). I should actually be a OW flyer as AA, BA, and IB all serve Spain.

Just curious as to what you think. Would this be a useful route?