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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 11:05 am
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It's very simple: they don't publish the real stats because the people would discover that the emperor has no clothes.

Ever see the movie, Logan's Run? The system works so long as most people believe the myth that airlines release free seats for every flight and you can use your miles to get those seats if you book well in advance.
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