United Wins And Loses After Loyalty Program, Accounting Changes
United estimates one-time revenue gains of $25 million in the first quarter and $170 million in full-year 2007 from a frequent-flyer program change by which miles expire after 18 months instead of 36. But the carrier will lose far more from a shift to more conservative accounting, in which a portion...
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