Originally Posted by
spongenotbob
Frankly, in my many attempts recently to use AA miles, I am convinced they have actually become LESS useful than even SkyPesos. It's absolutely enfuriating trying to use them for ANYTHING of value. Just try going to Europe - it's all BA metal and they want $800 a ticket for "taxes & fees". I can BUY a ticket cash for $800.
Good luck finding a FF ticket on anything BUT BA.
What a joke this has become....
For the examples that you cite I agree with you.