That's true, but it still doesn't offset the other benefits of not spending hundreds of hours each year crammed into economy if you're a regular flyer. Not to m

That's true, but it still doesn't offset the other benefits of not spending hundreds of hours each year crammed into economy if you're a regular flyer. Not to mention the discounts and other little benefits you start to get when you rack up more mileage. It's in the same basket as every other 'quality of life' improvement a business could make like nice desks, social events, fancy coffee machines, free food etc. If it fits into their budget, and offers a benefit to their employees that makes them more productive and more inclined to stay - then I'd say it's money well spent.