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Delta Sky Miles vs The Two-Percent
Sep 30, 2023
Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss changes to Delta Sky Miles, the FTC lawsuit against Amazon, and the pros and cons of LinkedIn. They also touch on elitism, sponsor ads, and California's minimum wage law for fast food workers.
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- The value of airline mileage programs now exceeds the value of the airlines themselves due to a surge in people seeking airline perks post-COVID.
- The FTC's lawsuit against Amazon aims to address its anti-competitive behaviors and restrictiveness on sellers, potentially leading to remedies like unbundling Amazon Prime.
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The Plight of Frequent Travelers and the Changing Landscape of Airline Status
The number of people with access to lounges and seeking airline perks has dramatically increased post-COVID. Delta CEO acknowledged the challenges of offering exclusive benefits in an environment where everyone has status. The value of airline mileage programs now far exceeds the value of the airlines themselves.
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