Was thinking this might be a time where Airlines and Hotels could allow customers to book "virtual travel" for those seeking/chasing status, allow people to book that mileage run flight or stays at a hotel, earn the same MQM's, Stays, Nights, MQD's etc but the customer never has to actually show up and fly or stay the night. It's probably a lot harder than I assume, but if they are selling the flights - I saw WAS - JNB for $700, why not take my money, I get the points, MQM's towards status but don't have to sit on a plane for 24 hours. Hotels can take the stay money and never have to turn the room. The airlines and hotels get some revenue with no effort and status chasers get their points.