Originally Posted by
Xyzzy
Nowhere was there any indication that crediting less than 100% for any fare class was going to take place. On the contrary, b
nus changes were announced for some fare classes. I can't imagine that changes to fare class earning were only partially ann
unced. Please move on -- there's nothing to worry about on this topic.
Sorry, but I have to agree with TA and SkiAdcock; I find the section on fare class bonuses unclear on whether it applies to RDMs, EQMs, or both. Currently, there is not 100% EQMs for all fare classes, and there are some differences between the bonuses for RDMs and EQMs. The upper classes earn 150% EQMs (which, of course, means that the 100K for 1K does not necessarily equal 100K BIS). How this will change will have a very significant impact on what level I will achieve next year, as I do book those upper fares on occasion. The new chart, for instance, says that two cabin F and A fares will earn 175%. If that applies to EQMs, then I will pick up an extra 5K, or so, as I do at least 4 F or A transcons a year. Like TA, I am surprised that there is not more of a discussion on what the EQM earning rates will be.
By the way, said your handle out loud and a crystal bridge appeared across the creek behind my house.