Oh my...I feel really badly that it is perceived that I left
FlyerTalk for strategic reasons. I want to assure everyone that
that is not the case at all. It's been purely a matter of time
(both work and personal time). Some time ago I signed up to
organize a conference and it has taken much more time than I ever
dreamed it could. Fortunately, the event is next week...then I can
have my life back! A co-worker mentioned that she had seen comments
on FlyerTalk about my absence and I felt I needed to respond. I'm
alive and well and my presence/absence on FT has nothing to do with
any Northwest or WorldPerks strategy (other than to look for ways to
be responsive to our customers).

On to the topic of this thread...
Not sure who knowitall spoke with, but revenue is indeed the issue.
In fact, the numbers were so compelling that we had no choice but to
implement the change quickly. Regretably, the short notice upset a
number of members. Most days it's a great thing to work in WorldPerks.
That day wasn't so good. I also want to dispel any speculation that
this was a long-planned tactic. It truly wasn't.

Give me one more week's grace period and I will get FT back into
my regular schedule. If I ever have to leave for good, I will
let everyone know.