I have been happy with Delta. I have never had a problem getting a seat. Now, however, that they have gone to three tier system, it is even easier to get a seat; just not at a price I am willing to spend.

I may have to go to AA's bank direct program. It is an easy way to get miles. However, I hate to give up my status with DL. On our trip to US this month we were "op upped" to business on a U fare; really surprised me. Even the return in coach was nicer than previous overseas coach experiences. We have travelled overseas now many times in coach including 14.5 hours on Korean. We have found that although we much prefer business, coach works. So, worse thing that happens on TUT is that we buy DL/AF coach seats.