Originally Posted by
doog
Where I think Icelandair has value as a partner is that it gives us another option for award redemption to Europe, and an option that no other FF program has. You might prefer AF or BA over FI, but if FI has seats available and AF doesn't, I'll happily choose an award seat on FI over paying for a ticket.
I will not shell out more than 75K to fly FI in J or 50K in Y... Yes, it may be another option, but best value for your miles? I'd rather fly revenue than redeem on FI unless the redemption levels are reasonable...