Ive been reading posts from many people and I have asked some questions about redeeming miles. so you all know where im coming from by asking these questions, ill clue you in. IM 23 and a full time college student and was bitten a year and a half ago by the travel bug. Ive been to europe once. Flew into london, took easy jet to rome. (I also have a great "bumped" story.) Been to Vegas, Florida, SD, UT, CO, all those places and europe on my own. None of my friends/relatives have any desire to leave good ol' cheeseland. SO as for using my miles for friends, not so much. But i do understand the idea of using the miles on upgrades etc. But cant afford the class fare that you can upgrade from. So for now, the free trips sound good to me. Any ideas, help, questions etc. Fire away or clue me in.