Originally Posted by StayingHomeIsBetter

Just keep in mind the fact that, even though you are buying miles from DL, after you have purchased the miles DL will maintain that they still own the miles. So, no transfer of miles to a family member if you die.

Also, remember that DL reserves the right to do anything they desire to devalue those miles the day after you purchase them. So, you are giving money to DL on the hopes that you might be able to get a reasonable return on your investment. As others have suggested, based upon current conditions, you might be lucky to break even.

So, does the mileage boost sound like a good idea?