Originally Posted by
socrates
nice perk yes...realistic today no...what other major airline is still giving this bonus? It was a tool to get ppl to book at co.com where the distribution costs are the lowest...it's served it's purpose and as other airlines have done it can go away
I do understand that the 500 mile bonus was to get people to book on the website but with no bonus it might cause loyal Co customers to start looking elsewhere for flights.
The effect of this "enhancement" will cause people who would use that "bonus" milage for travel more difficulty.
Ex silver at 30 segments removes 15000 miles from consumer use.
gold at 60= 30000 plat at 90 = 45000
even if they dont count as EQM its taking milage out of your acct that you can use for flights.
That is one of the reasons for loyalty to Co and not some other airline.
What is next they "lets raise fares by $10 game?" that some airlines seem to do every other week and blame it on the cost of a BBl of crude.
The effect is like saying they have raised the number of miles necessary to qualify for elite status at any level