In Britain, the period between Christmas and New Year is usually a sleepy one. With many on vacation until early January, it’s a curious mix of turkey leftovers and lo-fi leisure pursuits. Not this time: On December 30, British Airways sent Middle England into a tailspin with sweeping changes to its loyalty program.
Put simply, the days of gaming the system with low-cost, high-earning flights are numbered. BA is moving away…
