I get around 40K a yr flight miles for the job, low compaired to most others, 10K pleasure. My job has me cover TN, AR, KY (you can see short hops in this @500miles min on NW)to major cities and my HQ city ATL at least four times a year. Car is company provided but the miles just keep adding up. I have elite status on NW and with the land bonuses (hotels and such) the perks are there. With my quirky schedule and out of the way places I have been flown first class on my last five flights!! I feel great about my trips now that can reach the perks.......I am plotting and planning to make a "Mileage run" from MEM soon......