Looks like the mainstream media is finally catching up to the inflationary game the airlines are playing by minting an endless stream of miles while reducing overall capacity and restricting the few seats that are available:

CONDE NAST PORTFOLIO:
The Miles Bye Club
http://www.portfolio.com/business-tr...-Airline-Miles

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Frequent Fliers Face New Fees, Pared Perks
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121798334471215371.html