Mileage Addict... you make a very interesting
observation about one reason why these
alliances are taking off. I have said I am
not the biggest fan of their program mergers
(Westin and Sheraton too) and one of my first
reactions when these were announced was "In
a few years there will be one or two programs
with so many restrictions it will take a lifetime to get an award."
I wonder if the airlines thought these deals
through, esp. when it comes to their most
important asset... us, the frequent flyer.
CATMAN