Originally Posted by
aceflyer2
The no intl. stopovers is a big negative for me as well. The value of the FF program continues to be eroded!
For my travel patterns, it's a tradeoff. A trip I just completed two weeks ago for 135k is now 170k because of the lack of int'l stopovers. But, I see a great benefit being added in being able to mix and match business and first, and/or Saver and AAnytime awards. I've used the split award feature on CO/NW several times and it can make all the difference when trying to book awards during popular periods when you can only get the saver award in one direction, and don't want to waste the double miles just to pick up the other segment.