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Why I'm Not Chasing Airline Status This Year


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Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, January 29th 2025 at 10:00 GMT by Kiplinger   Print publication without navigation

  • "Nope," I told him, "mostly it gets me three extra inches of legroom." I'm not a business traveler, but I typically take a handful of flights each year paid out of my own pocket.

The article from Kiplinger discusses why the author has decided not to pursue airline status in 2023. Traditionally, airline status offered perks like upgrades, free checked bags, and priority boarding, which were valuable for frequent flyers. However, the author points out several reasons for this shift in strategy: the devaluation of miles and points, making it harder to achieve meaningful rewards; the introduction of dynamic pricing for award flights which complicates the value proposition of status; changes in airline loyalty programs that now favor spending over miles flown; and the realization that the benefits of status might not justify the effort and cost, especially with airlines offering similar perks to all passengers or through credit card partnerships. Additionally, the author reflects on the personal cost, including time away from family and the stress of travel, suggesting that the intangible benefits of not chasing status, like more personal time and less travel-related stress, outweigh the tangible perks of airline status.

Read the Full Kiplinger Article at:
[ https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/travel/why-im-not-chasing-airline-status-this-year ]

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