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It’s been my experience over the past ~year (as a top-tier flier on multiple airlines) that the airlines have completely depreciated their frequent flyer progra
by balderdash 3y ago
It’s been my experience over the past ~year (as a top-tier flier on multiple airlines) that the airlines have completely depreciated their frequent flyer programs to the extent that regardless of your status the only thing you really get is, preferred economy seating, not boarding last, and some free checked bags.
I used to direct my spend to preferred airlines, now I don’t bother, it literally doesn’t matter.
(Not to mention the ~80% devaluation in mile value)
- t3rabytes 3y agoPlatinum Medallion with Delta whose been on 30 segments this year with 2! "complimentary upgrades" across those. I'm going to start just booking first on the major (DL,UA,AA) with the direct flight from my local airport and be done with it. Loyalty doesn't buy anything when everyone has it via credit cards.
- quasse 3y agoThe thing that keeps me on Delta (despite frequent flyer status being worth ~nil) is that fact that they're the only one out of the big three who has not frequently delayed my flights by more than an hour or just cancelled them outright *after* everyone has already boarded the plane. Honestly, I like it this way. Provide good service -> receive customer loyalty.