Originally Posted by
DYKWIA
One issue is that that it's simple to get status and a large chunk of Skywards points without actually flying for US based people.
Isn't that the point of the constant devaluations and silver status requirement? Making it more difficult for U.S. based people?
But that seems like a minor issue compared to the fact that EK just isn't even making awards available until very close to departure date. EK is becoming Lufthansa: constant devaluations to the point of worthlessness, extremely high cash surcharges, and availability only found close in to departure date.