FCM FTW!!
Feb 27, 2015, 11:56 am
#46
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As I had stated, as a kettle I can see why it would be attractive, but you are confusing cost with actual value.
I could care less who is in F, I just don't understand this FCM fever where people outlay one-two hundred dollars for an inferior product and feel like they won the lottery.
I could care less who is in F, I just don't understand this FCM fever where people outlay one-two hundred dollars for an inferior product and feel like they won the lottery.
Cost is universal but worth is individualized so quit being so negative and let the guy enjoy his trip. Jeez.
Feb 27, 2015, 12:21 pm
#48
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: National Capitol Region
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Absolutely not. I don't want to be tipsy at my destination. The only time I drink on a plane is TATL/TPAC, I'll have 2 or 3 glasses of wine at the beginning to put me to sleep. <ok, maybe 4 
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It simply amazes me how many people here seem to make Woodford, and the lack of quality beverages at the SkyClubs, such a big deal. That was why I referenced the drinkerz in my post. I guess it shouldn't surprise me that someone will calculate the maximum price for drinks in Y, and figure that into the value of an F upgrade, whether someone drinks or not.
That said, I'm truly noticing more business types that I sit next to, drinking a fair amount to the point of being obviously tipsy and even slightly slurring their words, and then telling me they're driving home or to their hotel. But that, I believe, is for another thread.
>It simply amazes me how many people here seem to make Woodford, and the lack of quality beverages at the SkyClubs, such a big deal. That was why I referenced the drinkerz in my post. I guess it shouldn't surprise me that someone will calculate the maximum price for drinks in Y, and figure that into the value of an F upgrade, whether someone drinks or not.
That said, I'm truly noticing more business types that I sit next to, drinking a fair amount to the point of being obviously tipsy and even slightly slurring their words, and then telling me they're driving home or to their hotel. But that, I believe, is for another thread.
Last edited by hazelrah; Feb 27, 2015 at 12:27 pm
Feb 27, 2015, 12:34 pm
#49
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Feb 27, 2015, 1:01 pm
#50
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http://www.wsj.com/articles/skinnier...nes-1414602406
Feb 27, 2015, 1:02 pm
#51
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Feb 27, 2015, 1:04 pm
#52
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Feb 27, 2015, 2:43 pm
#53
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If I didn't have status, I would have paid that much on a flight as long as the OP's. Now I enjoy playing the game, and don't mind sitting in EC if I don't win the game.
Feb 27, 2015, 2:47 pm
#54
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Feb 27, 2015, 2:55 pm
#55
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NEVER is quite absolute. If elites should NEVER be given complementary UGs, does that not apply to you too?
Should you not be demonstrating your moral support and dedication to The Cause?
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Feb 27, 2015, 3:17 pm
#57
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Some of us are still waiting for you to post here foreswearing that you will never, ever again accept a complementary upgrade.
NEVER is quite absolute. If elites should NEVER be given complementary UGs, does that not apply to you too?
Should you not be demonstrating your moral support and dedication to The Cause?
NEVER is quite absolute. If elites should NEVER be given complementary UGs, does that not apply to you too?
Should you not be demonstrating your moral support and dedication to The Cause?
Feb 27, 2015, 3:36 pm
#59
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Some of us are still waiting for you to post here foreswearing that you will never, ever again accept a complementary upgrade.
NEVER is quite absolute. If elites should NEVER be given complementary UGs, does that not apply to you too?
Should you not be demonstrating your moral support and dedication to The Cause?
NEVER is quite absolute. If elites should NEVER be given complementary UGs, does that not apply to you too?
Should you not be demonstrating your moral support and dedication to The Cause?
Your response, however, makes sense, and is even more valid when you take into account that you are responding to a silly argument.
Feb 27, 2015, 4:07 pm
#60
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Delta is getting more from the loyal customers who don't jump from airline to airline to get the cheapest ticket. They are getting their 100 dollars here, their 40 dollars there over the shear volume that a FF must do do maintain status. They are still getting their pound of flesh with the carrot that the loyal customer will occasionally get perks. Eventually, as they take away more perks (SDC, FCM, Layovers on Award, etc.) add perks that benefit some and penalize others (Revenue Based, C+, etc.) eventually the cost/benefit will cause some to leave and others to stay. Delta may eventually get to the 80% for FCM, but I wonder what the effects will be on the loyal customer base that they have cultivated. Delta could wake up one day and find that their seats are covered in tacky orange fabric and people are bum rushing to get a seat.