Originally Posted by
lougord99
Why would any company in any industry create a promotion that does not drive new business, but simply gives sales already made a discount?
Ask the hotel industry, or maybe the other airlines that apply double miles across the board
The cost of providing 2x miles on pre-booked is low, particularly on the many WGA tix that WN sells (and the registration requirement will cut out many non-FFers). The cost of pissing off your best customers with restrictive T&Cs ...
Originally Posted by
SLCMDW
I understand the attitude, but the point system makes this more like cutting off your nose to spite your face.
True, but as I will be flying in an upgraded seat on UA and earning 2x RDM (due to status), it won't hurt as much
The point of the promo I assume is to attract marginal business that would have gone to competitors. But if your product is not as good (no F for elites) and you piss off the customer by severely restricting the promo, you won't get that marginal business. Penny wise, pound foolish.