The reaction seemed quite benign, and I think when Ann mentioned that this was something that many people had been requesting for a long time....maybe the feeling with most of those in attendance was one of resignation. My speculation.

My travel activity has greatly increased over the past year, and I've already requalified for MVPG next year. But I think my wanderlust is soon going to cool way down here thanks to a tightening corporate travel budget. So next year I will be in that pool of Gold's who will be concerned about the loss of benefits. Until then, "let the good times roll."

Ann did not mention anything about the perk disparity, and no one in the audience asked.