Originally Posted by
notquiteaff
I’d be careful what you’re asking for. I suspect the percentage of people who are “harmed” by loyalty programs is likely minuscule, and I would guess the vast majority of those very clearly violated the terms (sold miles/certs, in violation of the clear rules that they perhaps didn't read).
My concern is they cracked down on people for taking advantage of a scenario they did not plan for or put protections in place for. What’s to stop them or others from doing it again for something less?
instead of protecting consumers that want to be rewarded for spend/travel loyalty we have lawmakers trying to shut down cc rewards because they are schills for big box retailers.
either way i highly doubt I’ll see a mile, cent, or be allowed back into AAdvantage which doesn’t bother me. I just don’t want another company to be able to shut me down because they deemed I took advantage of something. Hell I’m paying everyone I Knows cable bill right now for extra points… is that next?