catchy title in your thread.

And yes, the topic has been a trend discussed many times here in FT. It is sad these days but there ARE still deals to be had. One just needs to be more savvy, meaning that in a way, the FFPs are returning to what they once were. In the old days, loyalty and accumulation based on flying a lot and maybe some other few activities would earn you miles that could be redeemed with some ease. These days, miles are everywhere and things are tight, but now, only those with savvy and tenacity are redeeming the awards they want. The bubble has shrunk to be like it was but the group in it is a different type now--or they have a different mindset now. That's at least my opinion this far.

Case and point: Earn fast, redeem fast, repeat with the notion that things WILL change and be prepared for same. One needs to decide what 'group' they wish to be in.

Oh I wish I had the job of a newspaper writer that gets paid to write what we all already know in here

MM