Rapid Rewards devaluation coming April 17, 2015
Feb 24, 2015, 12:42 pm
#286
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,700
I am not quite in the same boat ex-MDW, but I don't like flying at 5:50 am and availability during the day is usually terrible, so it's almost as bad. If your 1.5s ex-ISP are mostly good for FL and not worth much to you, maybe you could donate them to a charity and help them book flights. Perhaps "Give Kids the World," or "Make-A-Wish" for an MCO trip.
Not tax-deductible, but still feel-good.
Mar 3, 2015, 10:17 am
#288
Moderator: Southwest Airlines, Capital One
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: California
Programs: WN Companion Pass, A-list preferred, Hyatt Globalist; United Club Lietime (sic) Member
Posts: 21,625
Mar 3, 2015, 10:32 am
#289
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,832
The new redemption scheme is going to be dynamic and change based upon seat availability, amongst other things.
Just like the formula they use for determining boarding order for AL, they aren't going to share this with us.
I completely agree that the devaluation sucks, but I just don't see what else they can tell us right now.
Mar 3, 2015, 11:55 am
#290
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 96
NSX, that's just hyperbole. What else, besides perhaps listing a few routes and destinations, can they tell us at this point? And those routes and destinations will change over time in terms of RR pricing.
The new redemption scheme is going to be dynamic and change based upon seat availability, amongst other things.
Just like the formula they use for determining boarding order for AL, they aren't going to share this with us.
I completely agree that the devaluation sucks, but I just don't see what else they can tell us right now.
The new redemption scheme is going to be dynamic and change based upon seat availability, amongst other things.
Just like the formula they use for determining boarding order for AL, they aren't going to share this with us.
I completely agree that the devaluation sucks, but I just don't see what else they can tell us right now.
Mar 3, 2015, 6:18 pm
#292
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,700
Exactly. But lets fear the most likely scenario, Friday's, Sunday's, International, Holiday periods, Florida in March, major events, etc. are going to be WGA x some factor, would not surprise me to see it double to 140/$, easily. Once you go down this non transparent path, why limit it? Only the 1% like us obsessives will even realize it.
Mar 3, 2015, 6:22 pm
#293
Moderator: Southwest Airlines, Capital One
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: California
Programs: WN Companion Pass, A-list preferred, Hyatt Globalist; United Club Lietime (sic) Member
Posts: 21,625
1. The alternative to redeem for gift cards (for RR Visa holders), and
2. The option to drop the RR Visa in favor of a 2% cashback card.
These options do not require much sophistication of customers. Arguably they require less sophistication than playing the RR game.
2. The option to drop the RR Visa in favor of a 2% cashback card.
These options do not require much sophistication of customers. Arguably they require less sophistication than playing the RR game.
Mar 3, 2015, 6:51 pm
#294
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: AA Plat Pto, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,538
My card renewal is October, 90% chance I am not renewing it. Hyatt and Citi Double Cash have replaced its use on all but SWA air purchases. Hopefully that be included in the monthly report to senior management.
Mar 3, 2015, 7:32 pm
#295
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,813
Mar 3, 2015, 8:32 pm
#296
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
Programs: WN A-List, AA EXP, Hyatt Top Tier (definitely NOT a Globalist), National Exec Elite
Posts: 491
Exactly. But lets fear the most likely scenario, Friday's, Sunday's, International, Holiday periods, Florida in March, major events, etc. are going to be WGA x some factor, would not surprise me to see it double to 140/$, easily. Once you go down this non transparent path, why limit it? Only the 1% like us obsessives will even realize it.
Mar 3, 2015, 8:56 pm
#297
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,700
I guess time will tell. I am a half empty type of guy...
Mar 3, 2015, 9:07 pm
#298
Moderator: Southwest Airlines, Capital One
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: California
Programs: WN Companion Pass, A-list preferred, Hyatt Globalist; United Club Lietime (sic) Member
Posts: 21,625
I think so. All airlines realize that FF programs don't motivate enough additional sales to justify even the current value of points earnings. Only the points sold to banks and other partners carry their weight.
Mar 3, 2015, 9:15 pm
#299
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
Programs: WN A-List, AA EXP, Hyatt Top Tier (definitely NOT a Globalist), National Exec Elite
Posts: 491
You make a great point and reminded me that there is a 1c floor (if they don't tinker with that) and the 2% earning potential - again great for us point hos. But I wonder if they are that thought out or care about the cc side. Is it the common businessman with the large point balances from BIS AT & BS fares that they are trying to reign in & whittle down?
I guess time will tell. I am a half empty type of guy...
I guess time will tell. I am a half empty type of guy...
Anecdote, my wife has a WN CC, is my Companion, travels the US for free, and generally "gets" the whole game, but would tell me I was insane if I told her we were redeeming WN points for gift cards.
Mar 3, 2015, 11:01 pm
#300
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DFW
Programs: WN A+, AA, HYATT DIAMOND, SPG
Posts: 1,125
I would totally ditch the CC if it didn't help me renew my Companion Pass when needed.
I have other cards that are much more lucrative.
But then again, if they ever get rid of the CP, I, along with countless others, will be done with WN. Done.
I think they know that.
I have other cards that are much more lucrative.
But then again, if they ever get rid of the CP, I, along with countless others, will be done with WN. Done.
I think they know that.