Milenomics² Podcast NoAF Episode 77: Revisiting Be Your Own Elite in 2024

0:22 Delta Selling 80+% of First Cabin

  • OMMAT
  • VFTW
  • Value is there–pricing of the upgrade is so low they’re selling out elite Upgrades more than ever.
  • Jumping off point for discussing Be Your Own Elite.
    • Don’t wait for an airline to give you what you want. Secure it yourself
    • Great flight times are key because your time is valuable.
  • The current state of airline status (in hopes of upgrades)
  • Collecting airline miles (in hopes of outsized value on scarce redemptions)
  • Even being an airline employee (in hopes of free travel) has gotchas.

15:40 How to Move Forward (or How to Get Started)

  • We discussed on the paid show how we need to get away from the idea that a single credit card signup can unlock significant “free” travel.
  • A Demand Schedule will help you see your needs
  • If you’re not going on multiple trips a year, or don’t need multiple seats just spend on a cashback card.

Finally, This might not be the best blog in the world.

About the author

- Written by Sam Simon. All ideas are my own, but I encourage you to see my point of view and I promise I'll try to do the same. Connect with me on Twitter @Milenomics.

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