I spent almost 2 hours writing and editing a response to someone on the UA board that wanted to fly 30-40k more miles to earn 1k. I just read their thought about 'all the talk here' and my epiphany hit me. Yoosh, I would email this to you, but your email is unlisted. I chose not to post it as that thread took off on its own way with others 'fueling the fire' that I saw as foolish.

Too many people get caught in the race to be the most 'elite' here. That product exists at any given airline as an incentive for the people who need it most, those true road warriors. I was one once. Sometimes when I get too into things I think I am one again or yearn to be. Slap me when that happens. But lately I vote quality of life and as stated above 1P benefits are excellent and in many ways parallel those of 1k.

[This message has been edited by gregseattle (edited 07-12-2002).]