This is true and buying OP miles is a bit more expensive then AGR points
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US.../buymiles.aspx
In short, the value of an AGR point is only as much as you would be willing to pay for the ticket with cash.
Originally Posted by
rtpflyer
I agree that I oversimplified this but if you are really determined to BUY that many miles there are additional options (like buying OnePass miles then transferring them to AGR, etc.).