Originally Posted by
BoeingBoy
"Premium" is one of those words that doesn't really have a set definition in this context. On some routes the lowest fare can be high enough to be called "premium" while on others the highest fare doesn't have much "premium". "Business" traveler is more standardized - someone paying at least full coach fare (Y&B).
Jim
IMHO -
Business traveler is more standardized... anyone traveling on business. And in today's world, I would venture to say the vast majority of business travelers are traveling in something less than full coach. And I think most business travelers are likely to be traveling on the least expensive coach ticket, with a large percentage of these having little or no say in which airline they fly.
Your previous definition is probably more accurate for this discussion -
Premium flyer (or loyal flyer or program flyer) - anyone who pays a premium to fly a given airline.
If AA wants to keep these guys, right now AA is in a pretty good spot. With the other programs lowering benefits and raising requirements, AA has a chance to keep and gain in this group.