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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 10:33 am
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Originally Posted by loyaltymatch
...we do not circumvent the FFP programs...
our service assists you in connecting to a member from another program allowing you to: ... 2) sell the reward for cash to a buyer (e.g. like a quasi eBay or craigslist process).
Please explain how this is legitimate with respect to the T&C of the FF programs. Airlines routinely shut down accounts because of transactions that occur on eBay or craigslist. If you are simply claiming to be the same tihng why are you any different than those venues?

Originally Posted by loyaltymatch
We help the airlines by burning points(which turns them into revenue)
Have you talked to them and do they agree with you, or are you just assuming that the airlines like this? If you have talked with carriers about your program can you please cite specific programs and the titles of the people in them that have approved of your operating scheme?

Originally Posted by loyaltymatch
and putting people in seats(real airline revenue)
I fail to see how your service does this in any reasonable way.

To the OP, I wouldn't use this service unless you are very comfortable with the very real chance that the airline will close your account when the transaction completes.
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