Interesting Article
Jul 24, 2009, 11:52 am
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Interesting Article
Here is an article I read that in my opinion pertains to what is happening to the WP program. If I posted this in the wrong area, I apologize.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Can-Ai....html?x=0&.v=1
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Can-Ai....html?x=0&.v=1
Last edited by Red Tail Fan; Jul 24, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Jul 24, 2009, 4:19 pm
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Red Tail: Here is a link to the actual report if you are interested.
http://carlsonmarketing.mediaroom.co...?s=55&item=140
http://carlsonmarketing.mediaroom.co...?s=55&item=140
Jul 24, 2009, 5:52 pm
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The idea of spinning off the frequent flyer programs surfaces about every five years with several US airlines. Never happens. I doubt it will. But interesting thoughts.
Jul 24, 2009, 7:54 pm
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"Article" is really just a PR piece from Carlson. Carlson runs loyalty programs as an outsourcing provider. They used to run Amtrak Guest Rewards but I believe lost that to a competitor within the past year or so.
Given the prominent Pros and Cons to spinning it off they write about, I bet it's really an attempt to offer airline execs a third option: Outsourcing it.
They probably need a new client or two.
Given the prominent Pros and Cons to spinning it off they write about, I bet it's really an attempt to offer airline execs a third option: Outsourcing it.
They probably need a new client or two.
