The Man Who Flew for Free: How Steve Rothstein’s $250K AAirpass Cost American Airlines $21 Million
In 1987, Steve Rothstein bought an unlimited AAirpass from American Airlines for $250,000, allowing him to fly first-class anywhere for free. After 10,000+ flights, the airline revoked his pass in 2008, claiming misuse. Did he outsmart them, or was it unfairly taken away?
