I don’t want miles anymore

One of my most popular posts is about the value of Revolut points and how I make the most of them by buying Amazon gift cards. It got me thinking that its popularity comes from the fact that people don’t really understand their value and are looking for clarity in the confusing world of miles. Dublin Airport (2024) To begin with, the name itself comes from a unit of distance mostly used in the United States. But since distances in aviation are measured in miles, I’ll let that slide. Normally, when you look up how much a mile is worth in real money, the commonly accepted answer is roughly 1 mile = €0.01*, and that’s where the story usually ends. But that asterisk is doing a lot of work: You can redeem miles for flights, trips, experiences, products, or pretty much anything You can’t really determine their value, because there are always discounts, promotions, or tricks involved You can buy, sell, transfer, recover, and mix miles At the end of the day, all you know is that you’re…