Long Term Value of miles/points with Airfare Inflation
Nov 1, 2016, 1:59 pm
#16
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I don't believe that full-fare travel earnings have increased nearly enough to offset award chart inflation. Credit card signup bonuses have kept pace and more.
Nov 2, 2016, 11:16 am
#17
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Join Date: Jun 2016
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I'm not big into opening a credit card to gain instant miles via a bonus. With programs like virgin atlantic dropping economy, but raising business/first, but increasing miles earned for flying in premium cabins, it keeps things fair, regardless of how the award charts changed.