FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - The Value of a FF Mile is on the Rise
View Single Post
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 7:19 am
  #31  
mia
Flyertalk Posting Legend Moderator: Credit Card Programs, American Express, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Diners Club, Eco Travel, Signatures
10 Countries Visited
20 Nights
2M
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA, IHG & Marriott Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 51,863
Originally Posted by swag
airlines are starting to raise the redemption levels, but for the most part, these changes are rare and not immediate.
Originally Posted by Helena Handbaskets
Delta at least, with their "pay with miles" option
Alas, I think Delta and American Express have already identified the solution to the arbitage opportunity created by rising money fares and fixed mileage redemption rates. I expect we will see all major airlines implement some form of penny-a-mile redemption, and this will allow them to easily restrict fixed rate redemption availability to seats which they project would otherwise be unsold.
mia is offline