Originally Posted by
pinniped
Well, yeah, Flyertalkers who pay close attention to the programs and know how to extract value from ideal acquisition and redemption of points can still make out well.
But to millions of others, the marketing of these programs is a little sneaky at best, intentionally deceptive at worst. They make a lot of implied promises to someone who isn't already super experienced in being disappointed by these brands.
I understand what you are saying but many things in life are like that. Some people understand how to make these things work for them and are aggressive about it. Other people aren’t aggressive. I don’t think I have ever read an outright lie about one of these programs or credit cards or anything else like that.
Now I do believe in educating my fellow man and that is the best I feel we can do about it.