If I might also suggest a number of additional threads of possible interest, either as valuable tips, or revealing discussions, or perhaps as potential classics:

The Best Awards/Rewards Of All Time?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=9459&page=1

Thai Airlines LHR-BKK for £0! (Take #2!)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=8710&page=1

Thai Airlines LHR - BKK for £0! (Take THREE!)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=8256&page=1

Who wants to earn a million miles? More with Pudding Guy on NBC
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=2325&page=1

M I L E S P Y
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...7&page=1&pp=15

Frequent Barriers to Frequent Fliers
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=4426&page=1

Take Advantage of Airport Amenities
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...3&page=1&pp=15

FlyerTalker makes front page (with photo) of USA Today
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ge=1&highlight

END FREQUENCY-REWARD PROGRAMS
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...8&page=1&pp=15

Mexican Hat Dance????
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=7050&page=1

The Top Ten Problems Members Have With Frequent Flyer Programs
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=8666&page=1

post or not, share or not: (secret?) tips
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...9&page=1&pp=15

Just IMHO, of course!

-Mark