Originally Posted by
grandgourmand
Just noticed that the Alaska card was downgraded from World Elite to Platinum Plus. I guess they are earning less interchange revenue from the card and have to tighten up on churners to save some bucks.
There has always 2 variations. It's based on your income level. But really, there was no difference b/w the two cards.
If anything, MC earns more $ when a customer swipe a 'premium card' at a merchant.