Originally Posted by
Flying for Fun
If Saver fares were changeable, then every 100K would book them by default. You talk about a tiny fraction but you aren't seeing the bigger picture and how impactful that is. You have the numbers apparently, how much revenue is lost if every 100K is booking Saver and saving $30-$50 or more per itinerary? What are you willing to lose in benefits to offset it?
I used to be a huge proponent of getting rid of Saver fares for 100Ks, but have changed my mind, and admit that I was wrong in my initial assessment. Given the sheer amount of 100Ks I've seen, it would only lead to a degradation of benefits and the experience. Moreover, if I recall, this year, I've been upgraded to F on every flight that matters, and the only ones where I may not have were a short run from SEA to LAS.
So, I'm pretty satisfied with where things stand now. Now that demand has returned, I'm just hoping AS will pare down on some their promos, matches and EQM accelerators.