In responce to ALANW post:

I did write to NWA, in 1999, but not
to complain about the certs, but rather
find out if NWA was or would consider
more market specific benifits in their
Elite packets. ( I do recognize the usefullness of the AS certs. on the west caost)By examining Elite pax flying patterns, they could certainly see who
flew primarily Domestic, Atlantic or Pacfic. As a mostly Atlantic flyer, for example, a pair of lounge passes or a M,B,Y upgrade would steer we towards their premier products. etc.etc.

What I found puzzleing was the silence from MSP. NWA , in my experience, has consistantly replyed to pax letters, and usually furnishing a pleasant or helpful reply. I took no exception and let the matter drop. I would also add, that while
my sister lived in LA I gave her my AS certs. , and she passed afew on to her friends. Here in BOS,I had no takers.

In closing, I will add that I am very happy with the WP programme. NWA has more than
recognized and rewarded my loyalty, which
has been unwavering since 1979.

rgds.

LeSnail