Originally Posted by
Astrophsx
"He's a pioneer of a larger community of so-called "travel hackers," many of whom game the system like card-counters at a casino."
For someone who has difficulty using an iPhone to take photos, comparing them to a card-counter at a casino is a bit of a stretch.....
#PinchMe
LOL, #truth
I wrote this somewhere else, and don't get me wrong. I have no issues with "Travel Hacking," just please don't compare it to casino AP moves.
This is not a proper correlation, IMHO :
"He's a pioneer of a larger community of so-called "travel hackers," many of whom game the system like card-counters at a casino. But Kelly just uses common sense and aboveboard methods that you don't have to be Rain Man to understand. "
- as one who has extensive knowledge of casino AP (advantage play moves). Most of the "airline moves" are loopholes (airline or otherwise) that are exploited (not saying it is right or wrong, just saying... and that goes for credit card churning). The "game" against the casinos is much much different. It's a battle that's based on organisations that believe they have the edge (the casinos) and want your money. Airlines, just provide a service from point A to point B; they are not out to bankrupt you or push you to the outer limits of financial ruin... well... unless you always buy full fare first class tickets. :-)
Or to put things another way. Casinos say : We challenge you to win. Airlines say : Please fly us, we are the best. Not, we challenge you to fly in our premium cabin for $6 ready-set-go!