I might be in the minority in that I don't mind WN's system where redemptions are tied to ticket price. I make a lot of short-hop trips between the PNW and NoCal and the relatively low ticket prices never make it a good redemption value. I can save up for the high-value J trip to Europe, but it will be years before my family and work situation make that a realistic vacation choice...so my miles just pile up. I'd rather be able to make redemptions on those shorter trips at a ratio that is reasonable (or equal to any other redemption).