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Sep 2, 2008, 10:15 am

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Originally Posted by jrothenb

For example, I just recently booked a flight from the East Coast to Seattle for $250 all-in. Had I booked this using the new SPG Flights option, the ticket would have required 20,000 Starpoints, but after flying I would have earned back an additional 9,000 frequent flyer miles. See the Mileage Run forum for excellent ways to maximize your value.

You value Starpoints too low. I just spend 20,000 points a night for an incredible suite at a Luxury Collection hotel that would have cost me over $2000 even with my corporate discount.