Here’s my reply to a message from Peter Dielissen (fireweed@rogers.com) in Canada. Peter has accumulated enough miles with Air Canada’s Aeroplan program by buying goods on his credit card for some extensive premium air travel.
Peter,
That’s a great story; thanks so much for writing. I don’t know exactly which story of mine you read, but you are a supreme example of someone who has become a mileage millionaire without actually flying. Airlines make more money from their ffps than selling airline tickets, thanks to airline program partners, such as credit card providers. Great for people like yourself who may not fly very often; not so great for frequent fliers who might think that you are doing them out of a free flight award. So much for traveler loyalty.
Anyway, I wish you many bons voyages. And hope you enjoy rogerandrandy.com.
Cheers,
Roger
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:49:11 +0000
To: rcollis25@hotmail.com
Subject: RogerandRandy.com Feedback
From: fireweed@rogers.com
Hi Roger…
Just read your article on FF miles.
Here is my story just published last week in our local newspaper.
http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/front/article/691143
Peter