Originally Posted by Globaliser
No, I'm sorry but I'm really not going to get into this. There has not been a single post in this thread addressing the issue of the effect which FF schemes and benefits have on purchasing decisions and behaviour. I may be right or I may be wrong, but this is not a forum in which any sensible debate is going to take place.
Ok, here is a post that adresses the issue of the effect which FF schemes and benefits have on purchasing decisions and behavior.
I am an elite flyer for UA. I always book UA because of 2 primary reasons. 1) UA is the major carrier in Denver and 2) I am a 1K/MM/UGS flyer with them. To continue discussion on item 2, because of my travel pattern (a lot of last minute changes of return time/dates) my status literally guarantees me a seat on a flight to either a new destination or home. The benefits of the frequent flyer program keeps me loyal to UA. If there were no FF programs, I would fly anyone and everyone that benefits my travel. I would not be loyal.