Originally Posted by
trueblu
Remember that redeeming MR points for flights via Amex travel service gives you a fixed value of 1c/point. You can get much better 'value' by transferring to a FF programme, and booking (e.g. a J/F) award redemption.
tb
I agree, assuming:
1) MR supports the airline you want/need to fly on (not always the case)
and
2) You're ok flying on an award ticket, which will not earn Elite Qualifying Miles (for Elite status qualification purposes, many of us care about that)
Regards