Originally Posted by
fly747first
I do like the Mint product, but that's only offered on a few routes.
I've yet to try their non-Mint product, but will on some SFO - LAS routes.
For shorter flights, regular coach is fine, for me anyway. While I prefer Mint on the transcons, it really isn't all that important on shorter routes. Where I'm going to miss VX is their revenue based points at around 2.3 cpp to redeem the SFO - LAS route, which I fly around 10x per year. Utilizing their CC and FF with 8 pts rebate, all my LAS flights are free.
Now, with VX gone, it's the same strategy with B6 that is particularly appealing. With their 6X CC pts & true blue, after a few Mint transcons, most of my SFO - LAS flights will again be free. Moreover, I can always round up with MR transfers, especially when there's a bonus. For this purpose, the revenue fixed pt system works best for me.
Now, the only issue with B6 is having to fly out of Intl A. But, as they say, necessity makes even the timid brave.