Myleguy ,you hit it right on the money.
It is safe to wager that the HC brand manager who came up with idea for the HC Miles has gotten his or her rear end a good chewing by upper managers.
The promotion idea was great,but look to see more restictive promos in the future. I guess you can say the golden egg may be cracked for easy miles promos.Do you remember the airlines double and triple mile bonuses.. system wide ?That promo has been in graveyard.
Taking nothing away from persons who brought low profit margin items,in exchange for miles, companies will be sure to be more cautious in the future.
But, live life for the moment..