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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 5:35 am
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yyzgigi
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I'm not sure that what we have is broken. Unless they provide some new value in the move to electronic, I only see this as a move backward.

What we will definitely lose:
  • Discretion for first leg of connecting flights
  • Discretion on oversold flights
  • When traveling together, discretion to decide whose cert to use at the last minute
  • Opportunity for agent error

For this change to have any value, I'd like to see some or all of the following:
  • 12/13 months validity from date of issue
  • Flexible credits towards NAV (1 credit), SWU (1.5 credit), SSWU (2 credit)
  • Fewer credits in the summer and holiday period
  • Transfer between family
  • Some free upgrades (although not holding my breath)
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