Well I'll start off page 2 by saying I am astounded no-one has asked WHICH airline is involved.
I think traveler101 is a fool and anyone who sells miles to brokers advertising in newspapers deserves all the grief they get IMO and will teach them an expensive lesson.
All the same WHICH airline is involved is of general interest. Some (AA/QF/DL) seem far more aggressive than others.
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~ Glen ~ sipping bubbly from UA 747-400 exit row 15A near you SOON!