Unloading remaining F9 miles without flying
Aug 11, 2014 | 11:54 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: San Francisco, CA
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Unloading remaining F9 miles without flying
In light of the recent changes to the FF program and the fact that I can't stand to fly F9 any more (no PreCheck, ridiculous baggage fees, surly employees, etc.) I've decided that I should unload the last of my EarlyReturns miles before they become completely worthless. Has anyone had any luck selling them or redeeming them for things other than airfare? Obviously the websites that allow you to transfer miles are a complete rip off, but perhaps there's another way to use them that I've overlooked?
I have ~78,000 miles to unload (mostly earned flying into DRO, TEX, and HDN because they used to be a great alternative to renting a car when skiing).
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
I have ~78,000 miles to unload (mostly earned flying into DRO, TEX, and HDN because they used to be a great alternative to renting a car when skiing).
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Aug 11, 2014 | 2:05 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2004
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Unloading remaining F9 miles without flying
Well you have car rentals 37,000 will get you a midsize car for a week at National
45,000 will get you a SUV or Minivan for a week at Hertz
Also some 1,2 or 3 day options from Avis/Hertz/National between 6,000 to 7,500 a day for a mid size/intermediate.
http://www.flyfrontier.com/frequent-...-partners/cars
45,000 will get you a SUV or Minivan for a week at Hertz
Also some 1,2 or 3 day options from Avis/Hertz/National between 6,000 to 7,500 a day for a mid size/intermediate.
http://www.flyfrontier.com/frequent-...-partners/cars
Last edited by Jerseyguy; Aug 11, 2014 at 6:40 pm
Aug 11, 2014 | 5:51 pm
#3
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Ouch, I figure that at something less than 0.5 cpm most places (probably less by the time you add taxes not covered by the certificate). Their sole hotel partner is pretty bad too. 25,000 miles is a pretty terrible deal for any Radisson other than the one in SF which is where I live and thus have little use for a hotel. Has anyone tried writing off FF miles when you donate them? How do you document the value?
Aug 11, 2014 | 5:55 pm
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Actually the SUV at Hertz might not be a bad deal, but I'm Executive with National and can usually get one at the mid-size price so it's not particularly attractive to me.
Aug 14, 2014 | 12:31 pm
#5
Join Date: Dec 2007
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In light of the recent changes to the FF program and the fact that I can't stand to fly F9 any more (no PreCheck, ridiculous baggage fees, surly employees, etc.) I've decided that I should unload the last of my EarlyReturns miles before they become completely worthless. Has anyone had any luck selling them or redeeming them for things other than airfare? Obviously the websites that allow you to transfer miles are a complete rip off, but perhaps there's another way to use them that I've overlooked?
I have ~78,000 miles to unload (mostly earned flying into DRO, TEX, and HDN because they used to be a great alternative to renting a car when skiing).
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
I have ~78,000 miles to unload (mostly earned flying into DRO, TEX, and HDN because they used to be a great alternative to renting a car when skiing).
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
I just exchanged the miles in his account for a very reasonable amount of IHG points, that can be put to good use for point break stays I figured.
Perhaps this is an idea ?
Sep 16, 2014 | 3:07 pm
#6
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 15
Hey, Travelomania...
...I just checked with IHG on the phone, and they said Frontier Airlines is not a partner in their system. Can I ask how you exchanged your ff Frontier miles for your very reasonable amount of IGH points? Would love to know.
Thanks!
C
Thanks!
C
Sep 16, 2014 | 4:34 pm
#7
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Sep 16, 2014 | 4:44 pm
#8
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Easy exchange on Points.com
Through Points.com the ER miles can be exchanged for IHG points at a rate of 1000:297.
The points will post within 24-48 hrs.
There are very few other options thru Points.com and those rates are even worse, but IMO the ER > IHG transfer is better than miles used for worthless magazines/newspapers that end up unread in the recycling anyway
