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Old Aug 3, 2012, 2:15 pm
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beckoa
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It is however another 'chip' of a progression of modifications over the past two years. Other examples were the BR membership access reduction- yes it was a smaller subset as not everyone had a membership. But many chose to not renew or move to another product due to access restrictions.
Let's stop with the stupid "chip" nonsense.

The reality is that we have access to more flights and are paying less for tickets - on average - then we ever have in the past. If you expect that pay less but continue receiving the same benefits, the only chip is the one on your shoulder.
For those based in Alaska fares have not gone down...we don't have the same market conditions as the lower 48...and other then AS taking over a charter route flown by Hawaiian Airlines for Hawaiian Vacations- we've been fairly stagnent with flights to/from Alaska- and even losing some including ANC-SFO/YVR and winter ANC-ORD. Yes the lower 48 and Hawaii have seen massive expansion, but from my home market not as much. I haven't bought a F companion cert but have had family members purchase... But its more I'm concerned what will happen next
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