Very poor QR J availability - MEL to Europe

[jb747]

Aren't we at the point where you have to ask whether the whole points thing is (for the vast majority of people) nothing but a Ponzi scheme?

 

[jase05]

Aren't we at the point where you have to ask whether the whole points thing is (for the vast majority of people) nothing but a Ponzi scheme?

Everyone needs a toaster

 

[Human]

While I'm naturally bemused by Qatar's pulling of their normal 90,000 point "saver" awards to/from Europe (replaced by 180,000 point "flexi" awards), the other side of the coin is the recent 20% AmEx bonus promotion.

If these bonuses are going to be a regular (yearly or more frequent) occurrence, that means that the savvy frequent flyer could convert points during the promotions and fly to Europe in Business class for 150,000 avios (with the 20% promotion taking the points balance up to the required 180,000 points).

This compares not unfavourably with the 159,000 points required by Qantas.

 

[Must...Fly!]

Aren't we at the point where you have to ask whether the whole points thing is (for the vast majority of people) nothing but a Ponzi scheme?

It is, but like chronic gamblers at a casino, we are of the absolute belief we can out do the house and walk away the winners.