In reading both the AA and DL boards, it is clear that the targeted promotions frustrate FF. If targeted promotions were available without targeting, how many of us would add the extra trips to rack up more mileage or qualify for additional status?

These two targetings I refer to right now are the 4 segments on DL between 9/25 and 12/15 and the double miles on AA from 10/1 to 12/15.

I wonder if it is possible to develop a reasonable list of the parameters for the targets. Things probably considered are:

Status from 2001
Current Status
Miles Flown YTD
Segments Flown YTD
Typical Fare Type
Originating Airport
Primary Route Flown

At least this would be my initial thought.


IMO, the airlines could improve their financial positions by opening the promotions to anyone registering in advance. It would be one way of filling the seats.



[This message has been edited by katfan (edited 09-27-2002).]