1A,
it's not about the money value. To me, it's a loyalty thing.
I was loyal to them, they are not being loyal to me. If the points carried over to AN Mk 2, and I could use them at some future point in time (under similar restrictive rules that apply now) I'd be happy. For them to say tough luck...well that's my answer too.
. .Some time ago, my "company" changed from using Ansett for internal travel to Qantas. Ansett, in a show of appreciation for our memberships/support at that time, gave us a year's free membership to Golden Wing and FF. I'm sure that prompted a few guys (I know I did it) to use Ansett during that time for personal travel.
As I said, it's all about loyalty.
They don't intend to honour my points/be loyal to me?
I'll fly with someone else.