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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 10:40 am
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Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
...fade in time, as all the new tickets you buy are at the much higher prices....
The buy X get one free model is useful only to the extent that you earn miles by flying. Miles earned from partner transactions do not cost more when airfares rise, but are potentially worth more when redeemed, unless redemption ratios are increased in step with money prices.
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