addressing the last post first..only the person flying can get the miles but once you have them you can use them for anyone you want..at least on "my" airline.

As for the gov't workers: I don't think it's fare for anyone spending as much time on an airplane as top tier members do to not be able to upgrade, no matter who their employer is and as for keeping the miles, that person was the one with their butt in the seat spending time away from home and family etc, let them have the blasted miles. Just my opinion

[This message has been edited by RDURES1 (edited 06-13-2000).]