Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Writing by Sam Denby
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Animation by Josh Sherrington
Sound by Graham Haerther
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References:
[1] americanairlines.gcs-web.com/static-files/ceb67596-d59a-41e3-ad0c-b5556dd43b4a
[2] ir.united.com/static-files/1c0f0c79-23ca-4fd2-80c1-cf975348bab9
[3] researchgate.net/publication/257430933_30_years_of_frequent_flyer_programs

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