Revenue Based Frequent Flier Programs For Legacy Carriers?

[jsattapr2]

Ah OK... I would rather have my miles credited based on the miles flown as opposed to the price.

There in lies the rub with the movement toward revenue basing. Whereas I used to participate in a number of programs, I am now moving to use up odds and ends and concentrate on one or two programs.

[omegaet]

Maybe some of you are enrolled in LANs KMS, as are we. I really hated to see this notice dropped in my email this morning. Shades of more 'improvements' coming in all frequent flier programs:

Dear Omegaet,

At LANPASS, we want for you to stay informed about your benefits and the program’s conditions, so at this time we would like to advice you of some important information regarding the redemption of upgrades using LANPASS KMS. Currently, you can use your LANPASS KMS. to redeem upgrades for a higher service class (Premium Business or Premium Economy) on LAN flights once you have purchased a ticket in Economy class. However, we would like to inform you that as of November 1st, 2012, redeeming upgrades using LANPASS KMS. will only be available as an exclusive benefit for LANPASS Elite members belonging to the Comodoro, Premium Silver and Premium categories. These members will also be able to redeem these upgrades the earliest being six months prior to the flight’s departure date, subject to availability. Learn more details about this benefit here. We would like to also remind you that all the other options for redeeming LANPASS KMS. for tickets are still remain valid. For example, redeeming tickets in Economy, Premium Economy and Premium Business class will continue to be available through LAN.com. With Best Regards, The LANPASS team

[bonniejoy03]

YUCK! I did see this also. Will continue using my BA/AA points for Lan. I think that will still work. (PS-USED BA AVIOS for Lan flights from SCL to Mendoza and from Bariloche to BA. Nice and not many points needed.)