Originally Posted by
thegasguru
What the???
This is a travel community. Compared to a statement credit, you don't think you can get a WAY better value out of your URs by redeeming for a transcontinental 1st class ticket?
There are many miles junkies out there but not everyone actually travels, so rather than waste the miles it's still better to get something out of it than let the miles expire or sit idle and devaluation with time.