Originally Posted by
Cloudship
I am not trying to recreate a loyalty program - I think loyalty is pretty much thrown out the window at this point. What I am trying to create here is a program to recreate some of the benefits that we enjoyed through loyalty programs on major airlines, but among the LCC and smaller-tier airlines that would make up for the fact that you couldn't rely on just one of them to meet all your destination needs. And I guess I am also trying to find a way to take advantage of the ground the majors have given up to make flying fun again and maybe build up enough air travel again to encourage new entrants.
How is this any different from just paying for first/business class or extra legroom rows in Y? Why not avoid worrying about programs in the first place and just buy the best F/C fare you can find. Or fly coach and buy an extra seat?
If you really want to make flying fun again, get rid of TSA!