Originally Posted by
narvik
Many different scenarios and flying patterns; what works for some, doesn't for others.
Luckily for us we have FT to get down to the nitty gritty, so we can make our own [hopefully] informed decisions.
+1
Mileage redemption is one of the considerations in choosing an airlines. Airlines offer various elite benefits other than frequent flyer miles. While using accumulated miles are important to many, others choose a particular airlines based on other considerations.