Join Date: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Programs: UA Platinum, AA Lifetime Platinum, DL Platinum, Honors Diamond, Bonvoy Ambassador, Hertz Platinum
Posts: 8,179
The big benefit I see is not having to carry your passport on your person for a month. You still need it for things like hotel check-in and tax-free shopping (I think people have different experiences), but not having to carry it with you at all times is very convenient.