Originally Posted by
Kamiakdad
AS isn't DL. DL is bigger, more destinations, better F seats, and has cheaper flights than AS. So AS following DL model would hurt it. AS without MP would leave it as vulnerable as HA. AS needs distinctive advantage to compete against Big 3, and mileage program is big part of its success.
IIRC, DL sold $2 billion in Skypesos to Amex last quarter. I think there are a lot of people outside this bubble who (irrationally, I think) like DL’s program.