Live in New Jersey and fly to SFO a couple times a year, plus other occasional work travel to other cities. Usually prefer Alaska and have the card for companion fair which helps with family travel, but the terminal/experience is absolutely miserable at EWR (lovely at SFO). I hate United but should I switch loyalty to them for better experience, get a card for points and lounge access, or is it not even worth it?

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Companion fare is a one time per year thing so I don't think it matters much if you travel a lot.

I travel trans-pacific/atlantic at least 2-3 times and value the destinations United (plus Star Alliance) flies to. So personally easy yes

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Alaska now is part of OneWorld alliance so maybe see if you get American Airlines and combine benefits. I have Alaska status as well (not the card) and I need to sit and research this as well. I would be interested to learn what you find out

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You’re just f’d if you fly out of Newark and into sfo. 2 of the worst airports in the country. And SF, while a beautiful city, is an absolute cesspool. Try and avoid stepping into human feces and and an AIDS ridden hypodermic needle.

Did Alaska move to the new terminal A at Newark? It’s muuuuuch nicer than the old one, and beats dealing w Terminal C

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As long it is not American Airlines, you would be fine.

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