FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Make it a Sticky. "Best Use of each program points/miles.
Old Feb 28, 2012 | 9:00 am
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Originally Posted by Igor718
Hi all,

I was thinking that we should have a sticky post (just like UA Fan has one with latest card offers) to explain best use of each FF or Member programs.

Example:

BA = Best use is for south america flights from USA (Ex: 80K NYC to Lima in J). Or ... bad idea for Europe flights due to high fuel charges.

SPG points = best use to upgrade hotel stays.

UA/CO = Good for Africa trips, europe, etc

DELTA = JFK to Israel good routings, etc.

AA = should be your number one choice for USA to Asia (Thailand) on CX.

AudienceRewards = Great to transfer to US Airways at 1:2 transfer rate.


I mean, just good info on each program so that people understand better the value of points in each program and how they can get the best use out of it.

I don't have enough knowledge in this field to do a quality sticky but I am sure other folks here can do this.

Let's just figure out who can do this, make it a one post and get it up there.
I think it makes more sense to arrange it by location/activity. For example, if you want to travel to X look to accumulate miles in Y or Z.

I am a big believer that the best use of miles is specific to each person and can't necessarily be put in a sticky.
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