Originally Posted by
SunLover
This is my basic thinking also. I watch 90k J partner awards to Asia. After the program change announcement both the quantity and the quality of saver award availability was reduced dramatically, but there is still some options out there.
Going forward: award redeemers are going to have to be more flexible with dates, accept less favorable (more segment) routings, and accept flying on less desirable *A partners. A burden for some, and a big come down for those of us who are used to they way things used to be.
SL
I guess I should clarify that I’m also monitoring availability of multi-seat Y awards to Europe. Since kids came along, that’s where most of my redemptions have been, and that’s where a cash-back card may allow me to “travel for free” better than a mile-earning card. For the moment, I’m hedging my bets: I’ve moved restaurant and gas spend to my Citi Costco Visa.