Frequent Miler on the Air · Sunday, July 26, 2026
Both hosts agree that the quantity of points a person possesses significantly influences the decision to use cash or points for flights. Those with large balances are more willing to redeem points for slightly lower value, whereas individuals with fewer points prioritize preserving them for high-value redemptions.
“Now, two Greg's point, the next thing I have to consider is how flush am I with miles?”
“You know, if I've got a million miles in an airline program, I'm much more likely to use them at that tenth of a cent less than reasonable redemption value or whatever the case may be, a little below redemption value.”
“If I only have 100,000 miles, totally different story. I'm much more likely to use cash to preserve the miles.”