Are Frequent flyer programmes all they are cracked up to be?
I recently fell out with the major UK carrier after being a Gold holder for at least 5 or 6 years and was just about to embark on becoming loyal with the fresh faced airline and its alliances when I sat down and thought what do I really get from always flying with these airlines?
The answer I came up with was not much, after all if I am paying a business or First fare then I get my lounge access, massages, chauffeur service and improved food whichever airline I go with. So why don't I just show them no loyalty at all and just pick whichever one has the best route or price at the time.
I used to go out of my way to book using 'my' airlines services including the hotels and hire cars as well as their credit card to get triple miles. What was I thinking?
Has my mind gone blank and I have forgotten some major perk that I used to receive?