AN OMNI RESPONSE...

Richard, I would NOT consider Frequent Flyer programs like a Virus. We are NOT addicted to getting the most miles... we have something called LIVES.. and the traveling is just one part of this.

MileKing is right... I can't imagine many people flying many miles out of the way just to get a few miles.

I'd like to ask you Richard:

*How OFTEN do you fly?
*Where do you fly (Seattle-Portland) or around the nation or the world?
*How many Frequent Flyer programs (if any) do you belong to, and are you elite with any of them?

And your closing remarks struck me...

You write: "can you imagine putting the time, money and energy into some other endeavor that not only gives you a sense of power, status, and security, but also puts you on the path to creating something of lasting value?"

Well, the frequent flyer travel allows me to earn miles for upgrades (OK call me pretentious) and allows me to get away every once in awhile from my "real" world.

It allows me to travel more. The travel improves my mental health, helps me meet new people, expand my mind.

Ok it's not as tanagable as finding a cure for a serious disease and it's self natured but Travel gives me something of lasting value: a complete, good and happy life.

Don't take my remarks the wrong way. I appreciate you speaking out. Just expressing one individual opinion!




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