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For some fliers, mileage programs come up short

By David Koenig
Published February 28, 2014 7:46pm ET
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For some fliers, mileage programs come up short
DALLAS (AP) — Travelers take note: The economics of earning free airline flights are changing. Delta Air Lines Inc. said this week that starting Jan. 1, it will reward passengers for the amount they spend on tickets, not the number of miles they fly. The change to Delta’s SkyMiles program will be great for people […]

DALLAS (AP) — Travelers take note: The economics of earning free airline flights are changing.

Delta Air Lines Inc. said this week that starting Jan. 1, it will reward passengers for the amount they spend on tickets, not the number of miles they fly. The change to Delta’s SkyMiles program will be great for people who buy expensive tickets in first-class, but bad for vacationers who shop for the cheapest fare.

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