Hi,

I'm a journalist in Washington DC with a major news network, working on a story for a bunch of our affiliates around the country about the state of frequent flier miles. I am not posting my work email address here because last time I put it on the web, I got a lot of spam.

I am looking to interview a DC-area resident with a lot of frequent flier miles who has had trouble redeeming them for their ideal travel itinerary. Preferably someone who has had to make compromises (changing their travel plans - dates or destinations - or redeeming their miles in alternative way - for products, theater tix, etc.) or has just let them sit in their accounts, unredeemed.

If this sounds like you, please email me (rather than posting here, if possible) with your name, daytime phone number, and a little about your experiences.

Please respond only if you feel like you really fit this description. If you're responding for someone you know who fits the bill, please ask them for your permission before you give me their information -- I don't want to catch anyone unawares!

Thanks,

Karen McKinley
email: [email protected]

Edited to say: I would swing by the DC area happy hour tonight and introduce myself in person - but alas will be on a plane tonight...!

[This message has been edited by karenhey (edited 01-22-2003).]