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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 5:35 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
I think the better argument is that we pay taxes upfront on the tickets that earn the miles. Presumably those tickets would cost less if not for the redeemable miles and other FF benefits.
Yup. The airlines aren't giving the miles away for free. We're being charged for them. Which brings up an additional argument about those who are in FF programs are paying for our free flights. Should they get a discount?

I know many corporations negotiate a discounted rate with airlines where they flyers do *not* get FF points.
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