Originally Posted by
HongKonger
A typical TPAC B fare for me will still earn about 5k fewer miles than it did before.
That's not too bad compared to some fares. It is those who are flying deep discount in Y who have to grab their ankles.
And the 5K is easily recaptured. Just file a complaint with DL that the coffee was cold or something like that and voila, you get back your 5K.