NEW! PerkPass domestic now costs only 40K!
Jul 22, 2008, 1:08 pm
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NEW! PerkPass domestic now costs only 40K!
Actually 20K per direction, provided that all flights on that segment are on NW metal. If any partners are used, that segment (half round trip) still costs 25K.
Jul 22, 2008, 1:24 pm
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Strange, I just noticed this myself.
Nice I guess, although if I'm booking in Economy I'm pretty much always going to go with PerkSaver.
Seems like such a strange move considering all of the trimming lately. It almost worries me.
Nice I guess, although if I'm booking in Economy I'm pretty much always going to go with PerkSaver.
Seems like such a strange move considering all of the trimming lately. It almost worries me.
Jul 22, 2008, 1:49 pm
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It's all relative.
It all hinges on PerkSaver availability. If they further restrict PerkSaver options and force folks to book PerkPass, NW still comes out ahead with the reduced award levels. So don't post the smiling face until we see how this all plays out!
It all hinges on PerkSaver availability. If they further restrict PerkSaver options and force folks to book PerkPass, NW still comes out ahead with the reduced award levels. So don't post the smiling face until we see how this all plays out!
Jul 22, 2008, 1:51 pm
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Is this something that has been posted officially (link please)? Or have they made this change without announcing it anywhere?
I posted on a seperate thread how it appears that it now appears to cost 25,000 miles each way for a Perksaver if it includes both NW and partner metal, but there is nothing on the website about this... I'm still not sure whether it's a problem with nwa.com or a secret change to the Worldperks program.
I posted on a seperate thread how it appears that it now appears to cost 25,000 miles each way for a Perksaver if it includes both NW and partner metal, but there is nothing on the website about this... I'm still not sure whether it's a problem with nwa.com or a secret change to the Worldperks program.
Jul 22, 2008, 2:04 pm
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Jul 22, 2008, 2:08 pm
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PerkPass Test
We are currently testing some new award travel redemption possibilities. The number of miles needed to purchase a PerkPass ticket could be less than the published amount (Depending on the origin/destination, and seat availability for that particular flight).
Jul 22, 2008, 2:09 pm
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This is an interesting development.
I just hope this isn't some example of "harmonization" with the upcoming changes to DL's FFP.
I just hope this isn't some example of "harmonization" with the upcoming changes to DL's FFP.
Jul 22, 2008, 2:23 pm
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Very interesting indeed.
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Jul 22, 2008, 2:29 pm
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As long as revenue segments get EQM, FT will flip over this.
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Jul 22, 2008, 2:37 pm
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I posted on a seperate thread how it appears that it now appears to cost 25,000 miles each way for a Perksaver if it includes both NW and partner metal, but there is nothing on the website about this... I'm still not sure whether it's a problem with nwa.com or a secret change to the Worldperks program.
Jul 22, 2008, 3:46 pm
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INTL as well
Similarly just saw a 70k PerkPass to India (instead of usualy 90k o/w).
Jul 22, 2008, 3:59 pm
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I don't get how this is good for us ... shouldn't NW just release more PerkSaver award (which still cost less than discounted PerkPass) when there are lots of "seat availability for [a] particular flight?" This is probably what NW did in the past, and it is somehow spinning this more expensive (for passengers) proposition as an enhancement.
How about reducing the amount of miles needed for PerkSaver awards on flights with very light loads?
How about reducing the amount of miles needed for PerkSaver awards on flights with very light loads?
Jul 22, 2008, 5:58 pm
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A perkpass ticket booked in "y" class will be exempt from an additional luggage fee whereas a perkpass ticket booked in "v" will have to pay the luggage fee. 10k miles to NW is equal to $30.00.
Jul 22, 2008, 6:59 pm
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Every now and then there is some good news.