I have 150k miles available in United, would you suggest to use it for next flight to Asia (15hr) or keep it and exchange for something else??

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Buying items with miles is never good value, go fly first class and be treated like a king

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What is this something else?

Buy more miles or items using miles

Try Polaris

Redeeming for flights (especially premium classes) maximizes your value. This is a great redemption, fly UA if it's a 777-300 (aka true Polaris) or ANA (great business class but will cost a little more)

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