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Old Jan 2, 2009, 6:05 am
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Originally Posted by tomh009
How many PerkSaver awards will this really affect? To get availability, surely most FFs will book well in advance. I see this as affecting more the "gotta go tomorrow" PerkPass usage.

And while one can argue that this devalues the program overall, it actually increases the value of attaining PE, as that will eliminate the fees for the FF.
-Plats are only exempt through next year.
-21 days is not last minute, in fact I have found far more PS seats inside a week than far in advance. I don't think I have ever booked an award outside a month,

This is absolutely a devaluation and when coupled with the swollen ranks that will be competing for 12-15% less seats this will only get worse.
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