Originally Posted by
craigthemif
I struggle to think of a reason to have 550k in any frequent flyer programme. Miles are only ever going to worth less and less over time. Earn and burn...
Up to a point. A friend of mine who was required to travel extensively for work and had had enough of flying when it came to his own vacations, had built up a trove of close to that number of miles. He is now "spending" them by giving flights to some family members. Another businesswoman friend is in a similar situation. I certainly don't "struggle" to think of a reason to build up a substantial balance