Julie

You will find diverse views on this issue

In general miles are valued at 2 cents each some more or less depending on how easy to use.

Some of use belive in spending miles vs cash if the miles are cheaper than the cost of the ticket. For example itf the ticket is $225 dollars but it would cost 25,000 x 2 cents each for the same ticket with miles or approximately $500 of miles Then we would buy the ticket

Another things some of us consider is would we be willing to pay the fare? This sis the reason many people use miles for F as they would never spend thousands for one ticket but would part with miles for it.

Another strategy many of utilize is saving some miles for a rainy day ie I needed to get somwhere for a family emergency the fare was $1750 because of 6 hours notice but with miles I got the ticket for 35,000 miles and a $75 fee or about $775. The ticket was priceless and the situation was such I would have bought the ticket and it was coach if I had to at that moment.

Some see F as the reward for all the time spent in the cattle car (coach) and try to give their family one great trip periodically

So whatever decision you make it based on your needs and priorities at that time. No one has to know your preferences unless you tell them.

All the best....