Originally Posted by
HSLD
Is this really part of the pitch to recruit pilots?
"....Hey Bob, it's OK that the company can't board us crew meal as long as the guy in 7F can redeem his miles and get his upgrades...."
Actually yes. If the new hires buy the fact that Milage Plus is industry leading, they will subscribe to the belief that future instruments are industry leading. P.T. Barnum's friend for life.