Originally Posted by gldwebs
I would have to disagree with you, but that mainly is due to the fact that I use WP more for getting my first class upgrades than for free travel (in fact, I have NEVER booked a free ticket with all my miles because free ticket = no EQM and my wife is too afraid to fly). I guess viewing the changes needs to be in the perspective of what you think the greatest benefit of WP is - free travel or better service on paid travel. They need to make money and if you think about it the increased fuel costs, increased demand, and diminished capacity on A330 routes would require some kind of increase.
Now if they would just allow a third upgrade category for upgrading Int'l from any fare for elites then I would be really happy...otherwise Im content!
Gary
Sure, the changes are worse for some people. Fact stands is it's a devaluation to the mile. It's clear NW is trying to actually sell more of the FC and BC seats, and if they're going to give them away for free, then we'll have to pay a higher mile price for them.
But I always have believe NW is not losing money on these award tickets. If I'm able to get an award ticket on a NW flight, then NW must have thought it was not going to be able to sell that seat for money. Going along on a ride in a seat, that was not going to be sold anyway, is hardly costing anyone much.