Originally Posted by 3Cforme

No, it doesn't work for intl J/F, but look at the small fraction of redemptions those represent. The current AA, DL, UA scheme leaves a bad taste in the mouth for maybe 90% of people redeeming miles. Check the redemption stats in the annual reports. Look at surveys of FF plan satisfaction year after year. I have stopped playing. Fifteen years ago I redeemed 200k UA miles for a standard ---not saver - award in F to Sydneyz and was dismayed I couldn't find saver at 120k after six weeks of daily searching over a broad date range. I see Delta asking 800k and up today for business today and ask ....