Agreed. The email about VX-VS miles got me excited, having just returned from a Transpac on UA that involved an unplanned overnight stay in Tokyo. I also would have to wait until VS starts to fly to more Southeast Asian destinations...so far only Singapore. If they added flights to Bangkok/HCMC or Hanoi/Jakarta I'd be tempted, but to only earn 50% mileage accrual on such long hauls doesnt make much sense.

I've secured 1P for next year, and making 1k is unlikely, so I'll prob look into VX for my transcons the rest of the year. A much better product even without E+. Just wish they had a better global network to offer through partnerships.