Originally Posted by
Caspavio
i think 1 key difference about the edit and fhr is you can do aspirational redemption with the edit, while it is less so with fhr. you can stack the $300 travel credit, IHG credit come 2026, and the edit credits, and then redeem the rest of the stay using point boost at 2cpm. isnt this a key reason why so many people are in the miles and points game?
savings dont have to be in absolute $ amount sometimes
Some people want to use miles to achieve aspirational experiences they otherwise wouldn't be able to afford or want to spend cash on. Others want to use miles to save money and bring down the overall spending.
Both are valid and hence the divide in opinions on here.