Fly Virgin for service or American for status?

[brodes18]

I have started traveling for business as of late and I'd like to start building status with an airline (American is my current choice). On my next trip, I have the choice of flying Virgin or American.

The question is: Is it better to go for the pleasant experience on Virgin or fly on American since its the airline I am looking to build status with?

I currently have no status with either airline.

[YOSEF]

Virgin America or Atlantic?

[EJB]

I have started traveling for business as of late and I'd like to start building status with an airline (American is my current choice).

Ask Dan for his opinion on American...

[FlyFirst]

Virgin America or Atlantic?

+1
if its domestic short flights I'd say go for status whereas international go for comfort

[brodes18]

Virgin America or Atlantic?

Right, Virgin America. LGA - DFW

[srap]

Right, Virgin America. LGA - DFW

It's a short, nothing flight.  If not on this kind of flight, then when?
(If status is your goal.)