Originally Posted by MikeShores

I don't understand why they can't just assign a value to the miles...1/2 cent, 1 cent, etc. and use them as currency instead of these complex and convoluted redemption schemes. 100 miles = $1. If I find an airfare for $480, that'll be 48,000 miles. Thank you, please drive through. If I want to upfare from Y to J and the difference is $800, that'll be 80,000 miles. It would simplify things, make the mileage-earners more secure in knowing what they're getting, and would eliminate the ridiculous AUS-CLT [overnight in CLT] - PHL [overnight in PHL] - LHR for a "saver" award in J for 160000 miles each way.
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