Originally Posted by
omaralt
only makes sense if you have a specific purpose for them. for example if you are flying first class on cathay pacific or etihad then this is a bargain. otherwise, i wouldn't buy them just to hold on to them. smart thing to do is put the ticket you want on hold first and then buy the miles
Indeed - but only a bargain if would otherwise have purchased a 1st class ticket - a farer comparison in saving is against what would have purchased