Given the recent changes in the the redemption requirements and changes to the lounge fees et al a big question comes to mind.

Are the airlines having second thoughts on the monster they released. When the FF program first started, it had a purpose. But then the airlines got greedy and every tom dick and harry credit cards started giving mileage. Has the program become too large to manage? I mean, free(?) flights in all classes, upgrades to biz and first based with no direct revenue of a paid ticket? As I see it, mileage requirements have changed, and lounge fees have increased. So, what do you think.

Is the FF program on the way out?