Originally Posted by
commdiver
Why? Ultimate Rewards should be converted into statement credits. You get the most bang for your buck that way.
Why "most bang for your buck"?
Say 5k points gives $50GC
5k points also gives $50 statement credit.
Where is the most bang for your buck?
Secondly, sometime there is sale on GC.
I once got a ticket to oz on United worth $10,576 (full fare - urgent trip) but spent 80k miles. UR can be sent to United too. 80k points would give me $800. So I gained $10,576 - $800.
Yeah this is travel community.