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Dec 31, 2007 | 3:40 pm

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Originally Posted by dietofly

But, what I just cannot figure out, is how a person can balance the mileage awarded to the cost of the ticket.

There are different metrics. Some people value miles at 1 ¢ U.S. per mile, some value them at 2 ¢ per mile.

So, for example, if 50,000 miles valued at 1¢/mile is worth $250. If you can use it to get a $900 or $1200 r/t TATL ticket (Trans ATLantic), you're ahead of the game. If an MR (mileage run) cost you $150 and one day of your time, and gave you both mileage and kicked you up a tier in the FF program, you can calculate the benefit you got from the MR.

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