Comparisons
Compare programmes and options
Structured comparisons with the trade-offs stated plainly, including the cases where the answer is simply to pay cash.
Avios vs Aeroplan pointsAvios vs Aeroplan pointsA structured comparison of Avios and Aeroplan points: award pricing models, surcharges, partner access and which currency suits which traveller.Aeroplan points vs MileagePlus milesAeroplan vs MileagePlusComparing two Star Alliance heavyweights: chart pricing versus dynamic pricing, expiry policy, and partner award value.AAdvantage miles vs MileagePlus milesAAdvantage vs MileagePlusAmerican AAdvantage and United MileagePlus compared on award pricing, partner access, expiry and status structure.Flying Blue miles vs AviosFlying Blue vs AviosFlying Blue and Avios compared: dynamic pricing with monthly promotions versus a shared chart-influenced currency.Buying miles vs Paying cashBuying miles vs paying cashA direct comparison of buying airline miles for an award against paying the cash fare, covering cost, flexibility, earning and risk.Airline miles vs Transferable card pointsAirline miles vs credit card pointsHow airline miles and transferable bank points differ in flexibility, devaluation risk and redemption access.Airline direct purchase vs Independent quoteAirline direct vs quote deskThe trade-offs between buying miles directly from an airline and requesting an independent quote, including cost, caps and certainty.
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