They arent totaly useless, yes the value if you add it up, you get 1mile for every 20 dollars you spend(for certain stores more or less), a ticket YYZ-YUL-YYZ will cost (if you spend your money just to get enough points) $19,000(It didnt spend 19,000 just to get enough, I have had since 1992). I have about 7,780airmiles and I dont buy products with them(except flights ) but still collect in case I need to go somewhere for a family event or something else(I am going YYZ-YUL-YYZ for a family wedding) its about 2600 airmiles for 3 people(YYZ-YUL) and i can get my rental car with airmiles too. Its not food big time travelers its for people who shop at stores that give airmiles and use them for occasional flights. Its still good to have. Flights always include Return also. The only drawback besides the bad value is they only can give you tickets for Air Canada,WestJet,KLM,United,Northwest and maybe American.



[This message has been edited by fromYYZ_flyer (edited 02-20-2003).]