Some regular posters are probably familiar with my view that most US-based airline frequent flyer programs are worthless. Southwest’s “Rapid Rewards” is the only exception that comes to mind. To my surprise I found a prominent travel writer---Christopher Elliott---who may agree with me. In an article in which he talks about Delta’s allegedly liberal policy of reinstating expired miles Elliott concludes with the following…
…you shouldn’t count on your miles for anything…Paying with miles should be your plan “B” — just in case.
http://www.elliott.org/blog/when-it-...ring-skymiles/