Originally Posted by
shanj33
Seems like a lot of money just for elite status. If you do it the old fashion way, actually fly-butt in seat, might come out cheaper. IMO
"Might?" Should always, if you're at all cost-conscious. Several people have posted about earning EXP on miles for amounts in the vicinity of $3,000. I've done it for not a whole lot more. Fares are a bit higher now, and not everyone can find or use the best bargains, but $20,000 is way high for 100,000 miles in discount economy. (I'm not suggesting you sit there every time, natch.)