100% agree, although in my case "Virgin Points". Perhaps not the place given we're on a cruise forum, but I'm now moving away from Avios due to my lack of wanting to fly with BA anymore.
The yearly Disney World trips combined with business + occasional trip to meet QM2 in NYC has racked me up a comparable amount.
Even with the taxes, I'd suspect they are a lot lower than perhaps what Jack has been quoted for full fare flights. Unsure. In regards to economy, as someone who tries to avoid it, if needs must, then so be it!