I'm 7 segments short of 1K. I have several International flights next year that I am using miles for. If I can use the 280 plus points to upgrade a mileage ticket, it will be worth it to make take the extra segments next month. If I am reading right, upgrades to first should be 40 points each. Well worth the $400 and day I will give up to get it. I am seeing conflicting info on using the points though,