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Old Jan 4, 2021 | 10:00 am
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Originally Posted by bostontraveler
this has to be the most idiotic move ever- and for me as a consumer the final straw. If only AFKL/TO tickets are covered it is a severe devaluation. There are plenty of destinations not served by the group, not to speak of travel not originating or terminating in France.

Is this also the case on the classic Amex cards as well?
The only way around it seems to be AF/KL issued tickets (so you could get a DL or maybe even JL ticket issued by AF/KL), but you may not have access to the cheapest fares, will have to pay a phone booking fee, and in any case, you wouldn't be able to book low-cost carriers like U2. Are they not concerned about retaining their premium card customers during a pandemic?
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