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Old May 16, 2011 | 8:11 pm
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Originally Posted by bennos
I don't see how E fares as we're currently guessing they work lead to revenue based FF. To do that, I think DL would basically have to implement a new SM and have a transition... just like WN and B6 have done.
The existence of E (as this thread speculates) will force those who want miles/status to pay for it through higher fares that earn miles. It would further move that way if the speculation of a change to LUT earnings becomes reality.
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