Redemption Sweet Spots
The best ways to use your points and miles, ranked by value. Higher CPP = more value per point.
| Redemption | Program | Cabin | Points | Cash Value | CPP | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANA First Class: US to Japan Book 355 days out, best mid-week | ANA | First | 110,000 | $20,000 | 0.2¢ | Call ANA or book on ANA website |
Turkish: US to Europe Business Good Star Alliance availability | Turkish Airlines | Business | 45,000 | $4,000 | 0.1¢ | turkishairlines.com or call |
ANA via Virgin: US to Japan Biz Must find ANA saver availability | Virgin Atlantic | Business | 90,000 | $8,000 | 0.1¢ | Virgin Atlantic website/phone |
Aeroplan: US to Europe Business Good on partners, avoid AC for lower fees | Air Canada | Business | 70,000 | $5,000 | 0.1¢ | aircanada.com |
LifeMiles: US to South Am Biz Low surcharges, good Star Alliance avail | Avianca | Business | 63,000 | $3,500 | 0.1¢ | lifemiles.com |
Flying Blue Promo: Europe Monthly promo destinations | Air France/KLM | Economy | 10,000 | $250 | 0.0¢ | airfrance.com or klm.com |
BA Avios: Short-Haul Domestic Wide AA domestic availability under 1150mi | British Airways | Economy | 7,500 | $200 | 0.0¢ | ba.com |
Hyatt Category 1-4 Hotels Generally good availability | Hyatt | 8,000 | $250 | 0.0¢ | Hyatt.com |