Originally Posted by
grahampros
Well that's the point. They no longer need the millage runners to fills those seats with 85% to 90% load factors. They will fill those either way. Non status is actually a lot cheaper for them since they don't get free bags etc. in those cases they make more money off of non status folks.
This is one of the longest bull runs in history. UA is saying FU to their freq flyers. In economic downturns you need those loyal members to survive. It's not a matter of if but when the next recession is going to happen? Airlines and downturns don't mix. It usually leads to BK which means chasing away your loyal flyers isn't exactly smart. Unfortunately it's all about the next quarter. Oh btw UA has shrunk the last 9 quarters. Guessing capacity discipline isn't working for them. This has to be one of the worst management teams in airline history.