Originally Posted by
rajsngh
...for 140,000 miles (80,000 + 60,000 bonus), it will cost $2800.00 This equals $0.02/mile.
With fees it's $3,010.00 USD, or $21.5/1000 or $0.0215/mile.
It's possible to buy miles (not 140'000 mind you) when booking a flight or when checking in for $19/1000, although they are currently charging $21/1000.