Originally Posted by
PhillyPhlyer40
The TP's are a GREAT VALUE, IF you dont have enough FF miles. The problem I have is that FF flights are becoming so difficult to use, I am planning on using my MR points for hotel stays, and NOT flights. I buy my flights, u/g using miles or buy F/J, and use MR points for STAYS only!
That should improve since it appears you are moving from Nonepass to UA MP. MP is much easier to redeem than Nonepass IMO. There is a reason it is referred to as Nonepass. For mileage redmeption, I find AA to be the best with UA in second. Now from what I understand NW has good redemption, but I really don't like their premium product so what's the point. There is plenty of availability using your Nonepass miles for redemption on NW (I wonder why?). Now getting premium international awards (including confirmed upgrades) to certain high demand destinations like SYD, PEK, and PVG can be tough on any airline.