Dear ALANW

You and members of the forum have a right to be p***ed off as I'm one of those people who indeed reduces the number of seats available to real FF. Unfortunately, credit card companies, banks, retail stores, and the US government have decided that it's in the best interests of everyone to earn huge quantities of miles. Since I can't use the miles to buy health (unless you mean a more comfortable seat, or not standing in line) or to get jobs for relatives, I'm going to use the miles for travel. And since my wife and I like Europe and New York City why not do what the airlines are encouraging me to do? Take long trips on upgradeable fares and become a member of their Elite class. I agree with many people both for their lightheartedness and also some times for their knowledge of law and for a general comittment to social justice. On a less serious note. Not wanting to get comped today because it's a once in a lifetime offer. I believe that tomorrow always brings a new "once in a lifetime" offer. However for right now, I think that I've got to avail myself of aeverything the airlines want to offer me. Oh yes. Thank you Randy.


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