Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Portland, Maine
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, HYATT Globalist, HH Diamond, AA Plat Pro, MR Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,195
Hmmm...
I've never had any problems redeeming bonus affinity miles for tickets or rooms.
I agree its harder and unlikely to get upgraded because of my method of earning miles, but on all my trips i've always been able to get seats.