Originally Posted by mrkz
This is so true: just look at the many FF tiers (PPS I mean) accessible only to those who fly on SQ metal.... and their 'on-the-side' tie-ups with non-Star airlines like Virgin Atlantic
How do you figure this? Every *A FFP has partnerships with other airlines, sometimes even airlines in competing alliances.
Many (perhaps not all) *A FFPs have their own top tier status that is available only to those who travel the most on their own metal - eg LH HON Circle, UA Global Services, NZ Gold Elite, etc.