FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - OT: WSJ - Airlines are getting stingier with frequent flier awards [merged]
Old May 16, 2010 | 5:22 am
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TuxTraveller
 
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The real problem is often when you can get the 10k miles award then the taxes are almost as much as what the fare costs to buy... so not worth it

Definitely an issue with an overflooded market and now the airlines are getting stingy!!
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