H/T flyer talk dovster (is he a DDF'er?)
Imagine this scenario:
Scene: Delta HQs, Atlanta.
Dramatis Personae:
Leo Mullen, CEO
Frank Flickenhammer, middle level manager
Leo: Flickenhammer, I've just been shown your expense account for your week in Cleveland. I see you stayed at the Hilton. Why? Holiday Inn is much cheaper.
Frank: That's true, but I am a member of Hilton Honors, so I get points every time I stay there.
Leo: And you can use these points for free stays?
Frank: In theory. In real life it is almost impossible to find one available.
Leo: Then what is the point?
Frank: It gives me status. I am allowed to check into my room faster than other people and sometimes I even get a better room.
Leo: Better than what? You took an "Executive Suite" for the whole week. Your total bill was $7862.
Frank: Yes, sir, but you have to remember that when I do that they give me free drinks, some more TV channels, and larger chairs in the room.
Leo: I can't believe that is worth the difference in price. I just looked at the Hilton website. They have standard rooms in that hotel for just $707 for the week.
Frank: Sir, I would never have agreed to pay THAT price! That is the "Corporate Discount" price. I would have insisted on paying the "Rack Rate" of $1500.
Leo: Why? You get exactly the same room!
Frank: True, but it shows Hilton that I am loyal and that I really care about them. Besides, they give me double points towards elite status when I pay the rack rate.
Anyone here think that Frank would walk out of Leo's office still employed?
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