Originally Posted by Mwenenzi

There is no right or wrong answer.
I would be spending some, as inevitability they will devalue. More so if you are getting more than using.
AK = Alaska AS?
AV = Avianca AV or BAEC avios?
With ffp partners a lot of overlap with AS, BA & AA.

Be mindful of expiry Miles/Points that Do and Don't Expire. Click to open the wiki.

Paying hotels with Amex MR & Chase UR is the same as paying cash: you get loyality benefits