I agree Olivia: As I said before I think the Delta experience we had hit us pretty hard back in 08... I now go with the bloggers advice I do the SPG and Amex Membership rewards and just recently this year got the Chase ink bold for my business and really have built up a ton of points.. I think Chase Ultimate rewards has some good partners and the points really build up fast..

I am in the same boat as you with I have a good amount of US air points and AA points as well I guess sometimes in 2015 both FF accounts will be combined..

I agree I love free flights as well, as I get older I know I can get a decent hotel room pretty much anywhere paid or not, but with flights I want a decent seat because It really does give you a better travel experience.. I