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Big airlines are now rewarding based on dollars spent, rather than miles flown. Some of their partners still reward based on mileage.
Article in the NY Times.
The reporter talked to The Points Guy:
I’m a frugal traveler, and even if I had noticed this, I still would have booked the ticket because it was the best rate I could find. But I reached out to Brian Kelly, founder of the website The Points Guy, which helps travelers maximize their frequent flier miles, to see if there was anything I could have done differently.
Mr. Kelly said the travelers hit hardest by the new reward configurations are people like me, budget travelers who take long haul, international flights. But he maintains that travelers still shouldn’t hesitate to book the lowest fare they can find.
“I never thought I’d be saying this, since I’m the Points Guy, but it’s still better to forgo the miles if you’re going to get significant savings, because cash is king,” he said. “Just be aware that discount carriers charge more for bags, seat selection and so on.”
Article in the NY Times.
The reporter talked to The Points Guy:
I’m a frugal traveler, and even if I had noticed this, I still would have booked the ticket because it was the best rate I could find. But I reached out to Brian Kelly, founder of the website The Points Guy, which helps travelers maximize their frequent flier miles, to see if there was anything I could have done differently.
Mr. Kelly said the travelers hit hardest by the new reward configurations are people like me, budget travelers who take long haul, international flights. But he maintains that travelers still shouldn’t hesitate to book the lowest fare they can find.
“I never thought I’d be saying this, since I’m the Points Guy, but it’s still better to forgo the miles if you’re going to get significant savings, because cash is king,” he said. “Just be aware that discount carriers charge more for bags, seat selection and so on.”