It seems to me like there are two separate issues contained in this post.
One, the question of whether it's alright to trade miles for services, might fit under the rubric of "what are miles good for" or "how far are the rules of FF programs getting stretched?"
That question can could belong here in MilesBuzz. In fact, there is a current thread on folks getting caught selling their miles in this forum, so practice would also suggest that this topic would be alright here.
However, the inclusion of
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Concerns me a little.
Soliciting for trades ought to be done in
Coupon Connection. Although there is some murkiness about whether, say, F awards to Europe can be "gifted" let alone in exchange for the mutual gift of a $20,000 service. I'm not an expert here, and I can only offer the advice to check out the
Unofficial Coupon Connection FAQ.
Since this thread serves really two purposes, one appropriate here and one likely not, I'm going to close it.
You are more than welcome to repost the first item on its own here in MilesBuzz. If you'd like to pursue the second item, I'd suggest doing it in Coupon Connection (subject to the rules of the FF programs and the practice of that forum).
Thanks for understanding.
Best,
Gary
aka gleff
MilesBuzz and Delta moderator