Originally Posted by
Ecuacoflyer
Stand alone carriers such as SWA can easily use revenue based programs. Within an alliance such as *A, how can you mix the two things. I think it will continue with any adjustments being less that 100 % EQMs if there is a change.
The same way many airlines already do. If you are not at or above a specific fare class you only receive 70, 50, or 0% EQMs
Originally Posted by
rankourabu
Remember when CO did 50% EQMs on lowest fares unless booked on their own website - this could be a good compromise as well.
No, that doesn't work. There is a ton of business travel that has to be booked via a corporate travel agency whether online or via the phone.