Thanks for the info on the airline redemption! I swear that this link wasn't available when I logged in a few hours ago. Or maybe I need to get my eyes checked

The improved ratio is great news, as is the online transfer option. ^

Here's the new list of airlines -- which one is the best?

Aeroméxico®
Air Berlin
Air Canada®
American Airlines®
Asiana
British Airways®
Cathay Pacific®
Continental®
Czech Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Emirates®
Etihad Airways
Gulf Air
Icelandair
Japan Airlines
Air France/KLM
Lufthansa
Midwest Airlines®
Northwest Airlines®
SAS Airlines
SN Brussels
United®
US Airways®

Sad to see that BD and AS are missing.