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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Earning Status on Short Flights
- Twice-monthly short flights likely won't earn elite status traditionally.
- Consider leveraging loyalty programs and credit card spend to bridge the gap if you want to reach status.
Booking Atlantis with Expiring Status
- Eric booked an Atlantis stay via expiring Caesar's Diamond status.
- The agents confirmed the booking would be honored even after status expiration.
Flying Blue Ultimate Status Email
- Air France KLM mistakenly emailed some members about achieving Ultimate status.
- The status upgrade was an error and not honored.