AA new minimum layover- killing MR's?
Jun 22, 2008, 10:22 am
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Theres not really much new on this...
The sunday rule was always existent for their lowest fares, especially overseas.
For everyone that does redeyes, the night already counts as 1 day as long as you depart scheduled before midnight.
The sunday rule was always existent for their lowest fares, especially overseas.
For everyone that does redeyes, the night already counts as 1 day as long as you depart scheduled before midnight.
Jun 22, 2008, 7:02 pm
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The real target is biz travelers with the gall to want to see their family more or sleep in their own bed (wotta bunch of mommy-trackers). Mileage-runners might be considered "collateral damage."
I don't see how this'll work on any route competing against WN or FL or some of those other guys.
I guess AA and UA are staking out "leadership" positions in the bad-changes race to the bottom.
I don't see how this'll work on any route competing against WN or FL or some of those other guys.
I guess AA and UA are staking out "leadership" positions in the bad-changes race to the bottom.
Jun 22, 2008, 8:48 pm
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As I've stated in another forum, this ultimately translates to a fare increase, which is what everyone says airlines need to survive in today's environment, but none are willing to implement for fear of falling down the page on Expedia/Travelocity/Orbitz, etc.
Although bad for mileage runners, if this fare increase sticks, it'll probably be good for the long-term health of the industry, which means our miles and status will actually be worth something.
Although bad for mileage runners, if this fare increase sticks, it'll probably be good for the long-term health of the industry, which means our miles and status will actually be worth something.