Frequent Miler on the Air The 2024 Bonvoyed Awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep286 | 12-20-24
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Dec 21, 2024 This discussion dives into the flaws of loyalty programs and their impact on travelers. It reveals the ins and outs of earning elite status and the complications of booking stays at the Atlantis property. Listeners learn about recent changes in airline award bookings, including exciting updates from American Airlines and frustrating changes from IHG. The episode features a bizarre mileage run to Mexico and humorous anecdotes about personal travel experiences. It wraps up by addressing evolving loyalty program structures and user feedback on site usability.
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Priority Pass Loses Restaurants
- Chase and Capital One Priority Pass lost restaurant access.
- Use the physical card for lounges and the app (logged into US Bank) for restaurants.
Virgin Goes Dynamic
- Virgin Atlantic moved to dynamic award pricing.
- Check frequently as prices fluctuate, sometimes offering better deals than before.
Virgin Devalues Delta One Awards
- Virgin Atlantic significantly increased fees on Delta One awards to Europe.
- The 50k sweet spot is gone due to high surcharges.