Originally Posted by robots
500k miles could get you 4 premium seats between YYZ and SYD. $45000 value.
But not on the same plane with AC...
Front cabin seats are undoubtedly the best theretical value for AE points - however I understand the OP's position that they are so difficult to obtain for many non-SEs (especially those who travel with their families) that it sometimes feels like you are almost being forced into other options. Hopefully this may change in Q2 with the new redemption program.