Well, there are so many things to discuss here. First, let me say, I love SWA. They rock. But they do say I EARN a free flight for flying with them. So, if I earned it, it is not a gift. Let's get that out the way now. And if I choose to sell my earnings, it's my business. If I get stocks from my employer, they dont put rules on me that I cant sell them! If they did, they would haqve no value and it would no longer be a reward. It would be trash. Because things of no value are garbage.
Second, you are a putz if you were unable to do the math before you flew on SWA and could not figure out the RR program. Theres is something you need to look into, and it is called reading classes. You think it is tough now? Where were you back int he days when you only had a year to make those 8 round trip flights?? lol
Third, I can almost guarantee you SWA has a bean counter who tracks expired rewards. While it may be someone who pushes a button on a computer, the end result is expired rewards are discussed at the upper mgmt meetings.
People will always be willing to buy these, you just have to buy local and use websites that allow you to deal with people who are registered and or verified. It's even better if they will meet face to face like at starbucks and set the flight up for you.
You just have to use your brains!
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