For me it would be terrific as i love to talk about the programs, both past, present and future. As some of you might guess, I'm a regular talking head. My instincts prove to be pretty good and my memory is even better. Last week some reporter called to talk about Mileage Runs. Well, the call lasted for two hours as i talked them through the history, the changes and things that i had almost forgot about - for instance the sad day of a mileage run, in 1991 when United 585 went down. One of the passengers was making a final 'mileage run' (Denver-Colorado Springs) for his third qualifying flight in hopes of earning his daughter a free ticket to fly home from the East Coast. And my instincts are pretty good. Last December I wrote an editorial for the January issue of InsideFlyer in which i predicted that two major frequent flyer programs would merge in 2005. The recent merger of FlightFund and Dividend Miles was a lucky guess. As well, in February of this year i wrote that while i was high on the pending launch of the MasterCard alliance with Diners Club, it was probably going to bear pressure from the credit card partners of many of the frequent flyer programs as the new alliance was nothing like what they pictured Diners Club when they grandfathered in the card as they struck up exclusive relationships later on. That instinct again seems to be proven out as news this week says that at least four program partners will be dropping out of that card for frequent flyer miles over the next few months.

I love chatting about the industry and yes, am sorry that it seems like i'm always in motion. My favorite days are when i can get into a conversation with a reader of InsideFlyer or a member of FlyerTalk, etc. Just this week, Bud Pope, a reader from Albuquerque stopped in to the House of Miles to visit while on a business trip in Denver and it was truly the highlight of my day - to thank him in person (for his business) and to really chat about the things he has questions about in this industry.

I'm not sure how this can happen but it's a good idea and i predict that something will happen later in 2006. Why? Well, frequent flyer programs will be 25 years old on May 1 (American, United and then TWA on May 18th) and it will provide a great background for something like this. Let me see what i can come up with and let's see what other opportunities some up in the next few months. I like the online experience but very much prefer the live and in person. One of the things that will make this fun as well is a dialog with some of your that have differing thoughts on my thoughts. I love a good discussion and look forward to seeing and talking with some if not many of you in the future.