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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 3:35 pm
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Klm is Dead - Long Live KLM
 
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Originally Posted by avflyer
Frankly everyone, that is what I have been waiting around all weekend for. It is true...they are selling status of perks to folks that don't fly as much as us on Delta. Perks for folks that fly are no longer really important to Delta - just the illusion so they can in a way, sell time shares that may never be used. Feel free to make your own metaphors up. Interesting concept...time for a new thread.
The airline business is a crappy business.
If you can sell the dream of flying for pure profits just by signing a contract with AMEX, why do any actual flying?
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