In 1987 Steve Rothstein bought a $250,000 AAirpass from American Airlines, allowing unlimited first-class travel. He took over 10,000 flights, costing the airline $21 million, leading to the pass’s termination in 2008 due to alleged misuse.
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“The guy bought a regular pass and a companion. He’d offer to take people on the companion and charged them a cheaper rate than a normal ticket. He’d also book the companion under fake names and leave the seat empty. So he sued the airline, and they sued him in return. Airline went bankrupt and settled. He’d also book a ton of flights that he never used.”
“Mark Cuban also famously bought these passes before he owned a private jet. He said it was a great deal and got his money’s worth out if them.”