MDtR-Chicago - thank you for the analysis. I've printed your reply and it now hangs with my flight home spreadsheet. I need to read it a couple of more times that’s why its hanging-up. Yes I always knew that US was a bargain for redemption and miles that why if I redeem miles I hope to do it with a fare is cheap. However, I sure enjoy those flights on B6 on the comfy E190 (?) with my headphones. The CRJ-200 is a worn-out rat hole with no room but it gets me home. My flight today is on B6 but my flight in two weeks is US. I’m really driven by Yapta cost. In addition, if there a small difference in price between the two carriers I usually go with B6 not only for the comfy plane but the lower fare guarantee. I received in my travel bank about $100. Again, I appreciate the time given to the analysis.

My question back to you: what about consumer (miles card (non-hotel/car rental/cash-back)? Are my choices really Venture and Priceline?