Originally Posted by
Super Mario
While anyone COULD find a scenario that works better for them, this change would absolutely be a net loss for most. First off, you are missing the $50 decrease in value from $250 to $200. Then you would have to book a flight every quarter, with incidentals. Finally, you are assuming they will let you change airlines.
The rest seems like the new garbage AMEX business model. Showing you "value," but placing so many hurdles to actually get said value. I agree this card was too good of a value. However, they are really nuking it here.
The flight credit line says good for “airfare” not just incidentals. That would be a mild improvement.
“What if” they didn’t make you select an airline, what if it worked for all?
Seems like things like selecting an airline is their way to advertise a benefit but make it hard to redeem. If they make it quarterly, I’d say that makes it difficult enough, it would be nice if they opened it up to more airline choices