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It’s all about money.
Starting in the new year, most U.S.-based airlines will no longer offer rewards based on the number of miles a passenger flies, but will instead tie rewards to the amount a frequent flyer actually spends. Become.
It has been the norm for generations to go far to get the perks, often for the lowest possible cash outlay.
But smart travelers can no longer barge into lounges, fast-track lines, or first-class cabins without showing any wrongdoing to profit-seeking airlines.
The beginning of a new era comes as latecomer Delta Air Lines (which has struggled with the transition due to intense customer backlash) finally transitions from miles to dollars in 2024, with some elite backers hoping to gain some leeway with the transition. It is said that he has obtained the. to the report.
Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and several other smaller airlines still offer rewards to travelers based on miles flown.
Although the move was highly unpopular with customers, Matthew Klint, editor of travel blog Live and Let’s Fly, said: told the Wall Street Journalsaid recent changes to its frequent flyer program reflect “an emerging consensus that loyalty is better measured by dollars spent than miles flown.”
However, not all customers and policymakers are in favor of this change.
Department of Transportation officials are meeting with U.S. airlines and reviewing complaints.
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“We carefully consider complaints about loyalty programs and will use our powers to investigate airlines for unfair and deceptive practices that harm legitimate travelers,” a ministry spokesperson said in a statement. ” he said.
“DOT officials are actively meeting with U.S. airlines to gather further information regarding this issue.”
The meeting came as some in Congress have expressed concerns about the frequent flyer program.
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