Originally Posted by
xliioper
Many of us still fly mileage runs primarily to earn points towards status, rather than primarily for redeemable miles. My Virgin Atlantic trips were primarily mileage runs to help me earn Diamond Status on Delta (and not primarily about the redeemable miles).
Thank you! I don't really care about redeemable miles. You can fly halfway around the world for $400. I just want status. I want to fly Business Class or First Class. I want to be an Aristocrat again!
I flew Spirit Airlines once for $29 RT from BOS-MIA and still suffer from PTSD.