Why YOU "burn" points/miles for flight instead of hotel or Vice versa
For many throughout this forum the question seems to be, "getting the MOST out of the points/miles we have earned/collected."
Some go with redeeming for first class class international air travel which proves to be the most "valuable" in terms of points or miles per cost of a retail revenue ticket.
Others choose to put towards an ultra luxurious resort experience.
Some even create* spend on their cc's for the benefit of paying their cc bills with a little bonus on top.
I believe this has been debated some throughout different threads but not a focused one yet.
For those who "earn then burn" by taking trips just to ride up front maybe even all the way around the world in a first class cabin, sans exiting any of the destination or connection airports or maybe the destination has very little to do with the desire or choice to take the trip. What is alluring about this?
Is it the experience of luxury? If so, why not use these points for extremely nice hotel stay that is accompanied by a nice dinner?
The trip report thread is trending with RTW's in J or F completed in 3 days time now most likely tied to the upcoming United Devaluation.