If CO cuts back on the miles awarded for IAH-EWR, I know who gave them the idea

Seriously though, if we wish to reflect on exact mileage, perhaps we should take into account any ATC holding pattern and weather diversion miles (I've heard of NYC-ORD flights deviating as far south as MEM to skirt summer thunderstorms).

If any mileage accruals need modification, I suggest they do away with direct flight mileage and give us miles for each segment!