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

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) Co-branded paradox (spending on another card) 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.