Originally Posted by
zkzkz
Some airlines have been known to sell status actually.
I know, but that's not what I said. Do any airlines give status miles (or equivalent) for buying a flight but not flying it?
Originally Posted by
zkzkz
Realistically airlines would be ecstatic to earn a thousand pounds for membership in a club that costs them a few beers and bacon sandwiches.
If it were that simple, then I'd agree, but its not. It costs more than few thousand pounds for Silver+ at BA (I include the time investment in that).