NOW you guys are starting to understand what it's like having your airline employee travel benefits jerked around or limited or what have you... When I frequented the UA board in my UAX days, all of us were quite frequently blasted over our travel benefits and what classes or service we "should" or "shouldn't" be permitted to sit in.

This thread shows us that you guys receive travel BENEFITS just like we did. If you are in the seat as a requirement by the person paying for your travel expenses, why *should* *you* receive the miles associated with your travel? After all, it's like asking why an employee "should" be able to sit in Biz or F class.

The truth of the matter is that it is a benefit negotiated by BOTH corporate travellers and airline employees.

What would happen if the 0 miles fare classes really took off, and you were required to book into them? Then NOBODY would be able to split the pie. How would that sit with you? What if they told you you could get miles, but you would be required to pay the fare difference required? Would you pay it?