Originally Posted by
fly18725
I don't think anyone outside of FlyerTalk believe FFPs are a material factor in attracting or retaining corporate traffic. FFPs exist today to generate cash for the airline from the sale of miles. Corporate traffic is attracted and retained by having the best network and schedule, a competitive product, and operational performance. Many analyst's opinions are based on the UAL's potential to out-deliver its competitors on all three.
Do you travel at all? Just wondering if you're a member of any of the above mentioned FFPs (or fall into the corporate traffic descriptor)? If so, why? Perhaps there's more to the programs than what these analysts have "relevant opinions" about.
David