Sweet Spots: Best Redemptions for Each Points Program

Not all redemptions are equal. Here are the sweet spots that deliver exceptional value from each major points program.

Amex Membership Rewards Sweet Spots

ANA Mileage Club

• Round-trip to Japan economy: 35,000-55,000 miles
• Business class: 75,000-95,000 miles
• Value: 3-6¢ per point

Virgin Atlantic for ANA First Class

• Tokyo first class: 55,000-60,000 miles one-way
• Value: 5-15¢ per point

Flying Blue Promo Rewards

• Monthly sales: 25-50% off
• Business to Europe: 50,000 miles
• Value: 2-3¢ per point

Citi ThankYou Sweet Spots

Turkish for United Flights

• Same 7,500-mile domestic flights
• Value: 2-3¢ per point

JetBlue

• Caribbean routes at good value
• Value: 1.3-1.5¢ per point

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