In both of the examples, Light fares for Ultimate members show no change fees, while Standard shows 70 EUR. This has to be a mistake, right?
@ Darin -- Yep, I've confirmed that this is an error, and that should show correctly when these fares launch.
To me, Flying Blue becomes a niche program once again.
"The more inclusive entry level award fares will become “Light” fares, and if you want more things included..."
How can an extra level fare be more inclusive, but not have more things included?
Also, are people regretting being so excited about Tiffany being hired at FB?
Award fees are outrageous and with these basic award miles devaluation, goodbye Flying Blue
And this is why we all avoid speculative transfers as much as possible (and why the Bilt ecosystem, which is built around speculative transfers providing outsized value, is flawed).
Did they match Delta etc.? Yes. Can there still be good value booking with FB? Yes. Are we entering a world where it probably makes sense to concentrate on obtaining status with 1-3 FF programs that you want to redeem with the most while still keeping as much of your points currency in transferrable form? Yes.