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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 6:34 pm
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magiciansampras
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Originally Posted by MeWantMoreMiles
OK. I fully understand the want to get miles/points. I get them any chance I can but using them is another story. Since everyone can get miles/points for just about anything and everything these days it is very hard to find an award seat going anywhere. Getting a hotel room is not that bad but as far as flights..... I spent hours and hours the other night trying to book flights to a number of US cities and also destinations in Europe as well..... NOTHING OPEN!!!

It is very frustrating to say the least and is starting to turn me off of miles/points.

Me
Same here. I do the miles for the status, not the redemption. Redeeming miles is a ***** unless you plan your life 9 months in advance.
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