Now my sidebar... because there are a few things Bingham could have done better:

*Carry at least TWO MILES building credit cards (when you read the book you'll see
why.)

*Don't argue when they offer you miles as a compensation (something I never head of
happening)

*Maybe not fratenizing with some of the air staff.

As a person I think Ryan would fit in at a Flyers gathering. I sense a lot of people would like him. I'm not so sure about myself, I found him obnoxious at times and full of himself.

Kirn also used some interesting names in the book, and here are what I think he was
relating to:

*Ryan: Many of us (although I'm not that obsessed or obnoxious)
*Compass Air: Oneworld
*Great Air: American Airlines (because he earned his million through everything he did)
or America West
*Desert Air: Southwest
*Homestead Suites: the real homestead or Embassy Suites
*Mount Olympus: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

He did talk about teh sameness of Marriott. I was surprised he DIRECTLY referred to teh
company. I wonder if he got permission.

Interesting he also touched on the topic of "stealing miles." Nice twist in the book.

And a "purrsonal" issue: I did not like the way they treated the cat. You'll have to read
to find out why.