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

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

Update: 2024-11-25
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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.

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

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

Sam Simon and Robert Dwyer