Originally Posted by
ORD-TGU
I read the email in regards to the change and I am not clear.
I have enough miles for a business flight to ICN.
Do I have to book before 4/1/2020 to lock in the price. Or by March 2021 since there is 1 year of transition?
Will the new cash and points be available post 4/1/2020 along with the old award chart?
Major Updates
- “Cash and miles” payment option for flight tickets to be introduced for a test-run period from November 2020.
- More reasonable mileage accrual and redemption rates based on airfare and flight distance to be implemented from April 2021.
- More inclusive elite membership program with four membership levels and lower qualification requirements to be introduced from February 2022.
※ The new program will be introduced and implemented as of April 1, 2020. However, after a 12-month grace period, the changes in mileage accrual and redemption will be enforced as of April 1, 2021 and the changes in elite program will be enforced as of February 1, 2022 respectively.
Your award has to be ticketed by April 1, 2021. Aka you are correct you can make a reservation in March 2021 with old rates.