There is also no mention in the article about the fact that the 1600 max AM price for a westjet ticket is A LOT less than most other redemption rates. From yyj to mco every other airline is at least 3500 iirc, and some as high as 6000. 20% off either fare still stucks. Plus I really really hate paying the taxes and fees..

I'll probably drop my mosaik card if this is in fact how the program is changing. I'll just redeem my airmiles for stuff I need at home like kayaks, wakeboards and crock pots.

If it wasn't so easy to earn AM's at Safeway I probably wouldn't even bother with the program.