How to Use Matmid Point for Best Value
Jul 7, 2017, 6:28 am
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How to Use Matmid Point for Best Value
As a frequent flyer on El Al I've accumulated a large number of point and some will be expiring later in the year. I don't want to loose them. But I do want to make sure I use them effectively. Examples of questions that come to mind are:
1. should they be used for upgrades or full purchase?
2. what impact does the above decision have on tier point earning (retaining status).
3. Best to save them for other family members (though they son't have any status so assume the redemption value is less)?
etc.
1. should they be used for upgrades or full purchase?
2. what impact does the above decision have on tier point earning (retaining status).
3. Best to save them for other family members (though they son't have any status so assume the redemption value is less)?
etc.
Jul 8, 2017, 12:18 am
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1 Its hard to use points for upgrades. You need to have a ticket in an upgradeable class. If you do so this is good value.
long haul premium class is ideal followed by long haul economy
2using points has no impact on status. But, if you use the points for buying tickets for family and pay money for your ticket then you will gain status points
If you have flycard then redemption rates are a little better
long haul premium class is ideal followed by long haul economy
2using points has no impact on status. But, if you use the points for buying tickets for family and pay money for your ticket then you will gain status points
If you have flycard then redemption rates are a little better
Jul 9, 2017, 4:57 am
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Jul 10, 2017, 2:12 am
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Mar 19, 2018, 12:26 am
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