Is it worth joining RR?
Jan 18, 2011, 9:26 pm
#2
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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Yes, as starting March 1 points never expire as long as you do any "earning activity" every 24 months. Suddenly, it's a no-brainer to join, even for an infrequent WN flier. Just casually accumulate points for a future redemption.
Jan 18, 2011, 9:43 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 67
Joining now (before RR 2.0 on 3/1) may offer you some flexibility. If you mange to have some credit (even car rental, hotel, etc.) before the rollover then you will have a one time option to convert points (1200 pts/credit) to get to 16 credits and receive a standard award. The nuances of whether to buy up for a standard award or simply apply those points directly to free travel would depend on many factors but it may be nice to have that option.