Originally Posted by
Bohemiana
Besides the $27.53, which is something for sure, I'll also earn miles using UR points through the portal, right? It's a long trip so I could easily blow through all my points and miles for hotels and such. That's why I'm finding it hard to pick and choose because I don't want to blow through them. Is 1.5 a good redemption value?
You should earn miles on a ticket paid for with UR points, unless Chase has access to -- and books you into -- a special fare bucket that is not miles-earning. I'm not sure if Chase does that or not.
1.5 cents per mile is an OK redemption value, but one can certainly do better with some frequent-flyer award tickets. A lot depends on routes and class of service.