The Frequent-Flier Trick That Won’t Work Anymore

The Frequent-Flier Trick That Won’t Work Anymore

Airlines have changed loyalty programs so end-of-year ‘mileage run’ trips won’t help you earn platinum status anymore. Alaska Airlines is a holdout.

 

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all but pointless

XXX have been losing utility for years.

largely based on

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practical benefits

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savor

verge on the extraordinary

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circumnavigated

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induced

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