Yep, I have 900,000 on united and I am not likely to make a million. They tick me off every time I fly them. I might have 500,000 on American. They are better, but not by much. I tend to fly the airline that is more convenient now. Or i drive if its possible. The airport is a place where you feel you have no rights anymore. So its best to stay away when possible.
We used to fly because we wanted to fly.
Now, we fly because we have to fly to save time.
In our youth, vacation began when we got to the airport.
Now, the airport, and flight, are things to be endured until we reach our vacation destination.
Thankfully, I never had to travel too much for my employer.
I do all that I can to fly on non-US airlines, particularly regarding Asia trips (for obvious reasons).