Flybe has released a statement, that it’s changing it’s frequent flyer programme by blocking redeptions to destinations in Croatia, Portugal, or Spain due to “heavy demand” on those routes
Excuse me. For a scheme that is limited in the first instance (in terms of routes, earning and otherwise), least of all the amount of tax you’d have to pay on a redemption, this is rather rich.
These routes will also have limited availability over the upcoming winter period up to Match 30, 2011.
So in other words, if you want to redeem out to those destinations, consider yourself doneover.
Flybe states:
“Over the past few months we have become increasingly aware that the heavy demand for flight redemptions on what is actually just a small number of the routes Flybe operates is putting huge pressure on some of our most popular ’sea and sun’ routes such as those to Spain and Portugal”.
And to really knee you they also add
“As our network evolves over the next few years this situation is unlikely to change”.
So, if you were hoping for that redemption to the sun, forget about it.
We’ve all seen frequent flyer program devaluations in the past – and this is quite harsh even by some I’ve seen least of all due to FlyBe’s international network being comparatively limited.
As usual, my recommendations for companies who do this to you is 1) Cash out and 2) Take your cash to a company who will appreciate your custom.
Because quite frankly, FlyBe sounds like it couldn’t care less about your loyalty.
