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Old May 9, 2018, 10:35 am
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oopsz
 
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Originally Posted by sdflyer04
Southwest is now pretty easy to monetize with 1.5 cents per mile. So, if I have the math right, I could charge $10,000 travel/dining on CSR and get 30,000 points that I could then transfer to Southwest. Those Southwest miles should be worth 30K times 1.5 cents or $450. That beats the $350 I would earn with the BofA Visa. I might do better on United or not. I don't often use United miles for premium international awards (although, I am considering just such a ticket now). Hyatt would be a great use of the points. But, with lifetime status on Marriott/Starwood, I question the wisdom in racking up a bunch of Hyatt points/stays.
Why wouldn't you book the tickets directly with UR, and therefore redeem at 1.5cpm and still earn SWA RR credit on those flights?
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