I was also wondering what added benefits you received having points directly with EY over VA. The points expiry issue is a problem for me as have a considerable amount of SQ points to digest and other than some minor trips to Asia, our focus the next couple of years is heading all points east starting with Alaska/Canada.
On a side note, have found DL to be extremely handy with their 175K points for a one way any available seat redemption in J to all US/Canada destinations. Great for trips at short notice or multiple seat bookings. In July, was able to book SYD-SFO in J/F obtaining 3 of the last 5 available J seats.
I thought about it, but apart from theoretical possibilities to Japan or J seats on VA domestic /NZ and Pacific, I don't think the value is there vs KF or VA at 1.33ppd. Would like to hear other opinions.
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