Frequent Fliers Will Have to Fly More Frequently
American Airlines and presumably its competitors are re-structuring the miles required for rewards flights. October 1, 2008 American’s new rewards structure will take effect. Travelers wishing to book award tickets at the current miles per award rate need to book prior to September 30, 2008. The current rewards scheme will apply even for travel after the 30th of September, provided it is booked before then.
None of American’s lower level awards are affected directly. All MileSAAver(SM) awards remain at their current levels (25,000 miles for a U.S. domestic flight – etc) but with the future of the carrier in question, it’s probably safe to assume that fewer of these awards will be available. Then again, with the state of airlines as it is today and the government’s recent unwillingness to bail bankrupt airlines out, your frequent flier miles may be worthless soon anyhow.
My advice: use your frequent flier miles or lose ‘em and if booking any air travel, make sure to pay for it on credit.
Will @ June 24, 2008
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They are constantly making the reward systems worse and worse…..especially american!!! grrrr it makes me so mad!