Would you do a mileage run that costs ~$400 to get 25,000 United miles? I have a Mile Play challenge and need two more flights ($200 each) this month to unlock 25k miles

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Points Guy values United points at 1.5c/pt or ~$325 for 25k miles. So unless you can figure out a way to gain $75+ worth of intrinsic value from this trip, it’s not worth it.

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Their values are inflated too.

Only if it would put me over the line for 1k

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No

Not worth it unless you are short of miles. 25k only worth $250-$375.

If it also comes with a higher status then I would. But not just anywhere, I’d try to find something like a weekend trip to see a family/friend or a getaway to a place I like to visit (and can stay with friends/family) like Arizona, FL or NYC.

Not only that, it would be different if you are just buying miles(even so, way over priced). In this case you have to waste a whole day twiddling your thumbs on a plane/in the airport.

Also other expenses (getting to and from airport), lunch, snacks etc

Probably yes for the intrinsic fun

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