So existing Black holders can still swap? I must call tomorrow.
ok I think I get it they will continue to allow existing card holders to use card, but no new ones?
You can always try, the worst that can happen is "no".
The problem is sometimes I don't want to be locked into KF. Several problems:
1. It's only worthwhile for redemption with SQ metal, *A redemption is expensive and silly no back track rule. This means limited destinations.
2. Limited availability especially on some popular routes.
3. Points expires in 3 years. So unless you have big trips planned every year or so, all the hundreds of thousands of points you earn from paying tax will just vaporize.
4. Points get credited monthly, unlike altitude it credit as soon as the transaction is through, so usually within 48hrs. This can be useful if you need points in a hurry.
I like altitude black because of the versatility of different FF programs. I actually used Asia Miles to redeem first class ticket to Tokyo on JAL for only 120k points rt. I also took the opportunity from the 15% bonus offer running currently to get me a flight from Brazil to BNE on
Etihad, and MH will always be my back up in case I can't find anything else on the date I want.