Originally Posted by
BearX220
I think people underestimate the (now weakened) role of the FF program in keeping people outside the west coast glued to AS.
Even for those in the Bay Area it is not that great. I may have 5 carriers that go to my destination non-stop or I can get an award on AS with a connection through SEA--many times over-nighting there to catch the one flight that either exists or has award space. There is just very little draw.