According to Iberia’s official website, starting in November 2022, the airline will calculate earned miles based on the base fare only. In other words, it is moving from the old distance-based model to a revenue-based one. More and more airlines are abandoning the traditional mileage concept and focusing only on how much money you spend. Note that earned avios are calculated using only the ticket’s base fare; taxes and fees do not count.
My guess is that, before long, award redemptions may also move from a fixed chart to dynamic pricing tied to cash fares.
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