Hey, can we get back to the topic?
Is the idea of having one MonStar ff program for real?
Would the quite strong partners [e.g. SQ & UA] really be willing to lose their control of their own program? FF lists are such an important marketing tool for the big guys.
The only way I could imagine this working would be if each airline were part of the Monstar ff program, and in addition had their own recognition scheme such as SQ's PPS. UA still give lots more benefits to their members when flying in UA metal.
Do post any hard info on this idea. I remain to be convinced that it will ever actually happen. The little guys [eg AN, NZ] may be in favour, but they will go with SQ's view.
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