I'm just redeeming some EK Business rewards points, and it seems the 'value' of the points has decreased over the Covid crisis. Formerly an $8,000 Business return to Europe would cost about 110,000 points. Now it is working out around 190,000. Has anyone else seen this and/or ( for admin ) has this been formally publicised ? It's a pretty low act if this is so.
I'm just redeeming some EK Business rewards points, and it seems the 'value' of the points has decreased over the Covid crisis. Formerly an $8,000 Business return to Europe would cost about 110,000 points. Now it is working out around 190,000. Has anyone else seen this and/or ( for admin ) has this been formally publicised ? It's a pretty low act if this is so.
These business rewards points are supposed to be dynamic pricing right? Could just be limited fare availability driving prices up during this time.
No. This is what they are trying to say, which is simply not true. It applies to all flights. The value has been cut by around 50%. Nicely avoided any scrutiny from the Travel press.
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Business Rewards Redemptions - Value of Points Reduced
MLT20
MLT20
Member since 12 Aug 2020
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I'm just redeeming some EK Business rewards points, and it seems the 'value' of the points has decreased over the Covid crisis. Formerly an $8,000 Business return to Europe would cost about 110,000 points. Now it is working out around 190,000. Has anyone else seen this and/or ( for admin ) has this been formally publicised ? It's a pretty low act if this is so.
bl5965
bl5965
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 13 Nov 2015
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Originally Posted by MLT20
I'm just redeeming some EK Business rewards points, and it seems the 'value' of the points has decreased over the Covid crisis. Formerly an $8,000 Business return to Europe would cost about 110,000 points. Now it is working out around 190,000. Has anyone else seen this and/or ( for admin ) has this been formally publicised ? It's a pretty low act if this is so.
MLT20
MLT20
Member since 12 Aug 2020
Total posts 7
No. This is what they are trying to say, which is simply not true. It applies to all flights. The value has been cut by around 50%. Nicely avoided any scrutiny from the Travel press.