Rewards Rate 1:1 general purchases (1.5 % bonus for cash back redemptions, 2 % bonus
for airfare redemptions)
Rewards Rate 1 point per dollar on every purchase (2 % bonus for cash back redemptions, 2 % bonus
for airfare redemptions)
Rewards Rate 1 point per dollar on every purchase (1 % value for cash back redemptions, 2 % value
for airfare redemptions)
The current FlexPerks reward scheme uses ranges
for airfare redemptions where points can be worth anywhere from 1.33 to 2 cents.
So say you needed 100K points
for an airfare redemption on Japan Airlines.
Not exact matches
Out of these, four allow you to collect airline miles, which you can redeem
for airfare and other airline rewards, three are cobranded hotel cards that offer hotel nights in exchange
for your points and 21 are general rewards cards that offer a wide variety of
redemption options.
The $ 95 fee is a bit on the high side, but its reward structure, lengthy list of travel protections, lack of foreign transaction fees, and discount opportunities on reward
redemptions for airfare could make that fee worthwhile
for frequent travelers who are diligent about using the card.
The Citi ® ThankYou ® Premier card shines at its rewards
for travel purchases and
redemption offer
for exchange of reward points
for airfare.
Redemption starts at 2,500 points
for $ 25 cash back or redeem 25,000 points
for round - trip
airfare for a ticket up to $ 325
While Delta offers a variety of
redemption options
for your SkyMiles — including merchandise and gift cards — your best option, by far, is redeeming SkyMiles
for airfare on Delta or with one of Delta's 19 SkyTeam alliance partners.
Points redeemed
for travel through the Chase Travel Portal with this card get a 25 % bump, making the 50,000 - point sign - up bonus worth $ 625
for travel
redemptions that include
airfare, hotels, car rentals, and more.
Redemption is very flexible as you can use the miles
for airfare, hotel accommodation, car rentals, gift cards, and more.
Another important aspect of FlexPerks
redemptions is that they use set ranges
for airfare that increase in $ 200/10, 000 - point increments.
These cards limit your
redemption options to Disney stuff only with the exception of being able to redeem
for airfare with the Premier version of the card.
A value of 1.4 cents per point or mile is a conservative estimate, based on the methodology explained below,
for the value a typical consumer can get from
airfare redemptions.
For instance,
airfare redemptions are generally worth less than hotel
redemptions.
Points can be redeemed through the Rewards
Redemption Center
for merchandise, gift cards, hotel stays, and
airfare.
The $ 95 fee is a bit on the high side, but its reward structure, lengthy list of travel protections, lack of foreign transaction fees, and discount opportunities on reward
redemptions for airfare could make that fee worthwhile
for frequent travelers who are diligent about using the card.
You can buy
airfare or hotel stays at any company, and you can look
for the best miles
redemption options as long as you can if you stick to limited budget.
Another important aspect of FlexPerks
redemptions is that they use set ranges
for airfare that increase in $ 200/10, 000 - point increments.
Virgin Atlantic offers a route - based chart
for Virgin America
redemptions which, depending on
airfare prices at any given time, can make
for better
redemptions than using Virgin America's fixed - point value system.
In this case, using a bank card that allows you to buy a ticket on virtually any airline using points — such as a Capital One Venture or a Barclaycard Arrival card — is going to make less sense than it might in other situations, because the
airfares are relatively high this time of year, and
redemption levels
for flights on in those cards» programs are based on the dollar price of the flight.
While people think I'm crazy
for paying $ 1,450 a year
for all three cards, right off the bat I get $ 750 a year in travel /
airfare credits and beyond that I juice the lounge access, points, and perks
for amazing
redemptions.
Out of these, four allow you to collect airline miles, which you can redeem
for airfare and other airline rewards, three are cobranded hotel cards that offer hotel nights in exchange
for your points and 21 are general rewards cards that offer a wide variety of
redemption options.
With its 50 percent bonus on
airfare redemptions, the Wells Fargo Visa Signature card is a great value
for travel hackers seeking a large influx of rewards points.
The Wells Fargo Visa Signature card's 50 percent bonus on
airfare redemptions boosts its earning rate to 1.5 percent — a great value
for a no - annual - fee card.
We could use more — even with free one - way tricks, etc. we will still be paying some domestic
airfares, as we need to save our points
for more valuable hotel / international air
redemptions.
But the value of points is high
for most fares and across all fare levels, so most
airfare redemptions are a good value.
Using the
redemption value of 1.6 cents per point
for American Airlines
airfare, that 50,000 point bonus is worth $ 800, plus you'll get two calendar years worth of $ 250 airline credits.
We've seen plenty of
airfare sales that let travelers purchase a flight to Europe in economy
for that amount, so an economy class
redemption might not be the best use of Flying Club miles!
Most credit card companies have
redemption options that will reimburse cardholders
for travel expenses such as
airfare, car rentals, hotels, tours, and attractions.
The $ 95 fee is a bit on the high side, but its reward structure, lengthy list of travel protections, lack of foreign transaction fees, and discount opportunities on reward
redemptions for airfare could make that fee worthwhile
for frequent travelers who are diligent about using the card.
If you're not sure whether you'll use your rewards (and annual bonus)
for airfare or hotels, elite rewards cards give you a wide range of options at
redemption —
airfare, hotels, merchandise, experiences and gift cards.
The best
redemption for Capital One Venture miles is cheap
airfare, hotels, travel experiences or other transportation.
Points redeemed
for travel through the Chase Travel Portal with this card get a 25 % bump, making the 50,000 - point sign - up bonus worth $ 625
for travel
redemptions that include
airfare, hotels, car rentals, and more.
And
for many others, cards like the Amex EveryDay and Chase Freedom cards (when paired with the Sapphire Preferred or the Ink Plus) will provide superior value in travel
redemptions with so much spend put on them, especially if you're interested in redeeming
for premium
airfare.
This is mostly useful
for hotel
redemptions since they are not worth as much as
airfare redemptions when redeeming Flexperks.
• No more American Airlines Admirals Club access •
Redemption rates
for airfare will drop to 1.25 cents per point from the current rates of 1.6 points
for American Airlines and 1.33 points
for all other
airfare • No more three free rounds of golf • The reimbursement
for the 4th night free hotel benefit will be based on the average price and will not include taxes
4Loyalty Points ® may be redeemed
for airfare (subject to the maximum ticket prices and
redemption schedule set forth in the Reward Program Rules), Edward Jones Loyalty Invest ™, gift certificates, or cash back in the form of a statement credit.
Double Points Value When Redeemed
for Airfare and 1.5 % Value
for Cash Back Statement Credit
Redemptions
Points are worth a fixed 1.5 cents per dollar when redeemed
for hotels, but when redeemed
for airfare the values vary according to the official
redemption table below from US Bank.
Most
airfare redemptions on the American Express
redemption travel portal will only net you 1 cent of value (and points are worth even less if you try to redeem points
for other travel options).
That doesn't mean you shouldn't do it if your goal is to get a free
airfare to Tahiti, but you need to be aware of the trade - off
for future travel
redemption.
And if the Chase travel partners continue to devalue at a similar pace, using Ultimate Rewards points directly
for airfare might eventually become the best
redemption value more often than not.
The simplest way to do this is to not alter my planned earning and
redemption at all: if all my trips are already optimized between revenue fares (paid
for with cheap Ultimate Rewards points and Flexpoints) and award trips, then I can convert my Delta transportation voucher directly into
airfare for new trips.
While Delta offers a variety of
redemption options
for your SkyMiles — including merchandise and gift cards — your best option, by far, is redeeming SkyMiles
for airfare on Delta or with one of Delta's 19 SkyTeam alliance partners.
Don't be afraid to use your miles
for redemptions other than
airfares (no magazines please).
While I don't usually use my Membership Rewards points in this way, it could be a good
redemption option
for those who want to save a little money on
airfare while still earning miles and elite status on those flights.
Between offering bonus points on
airfare, restaurant, supermarket, and gas purchases in the US and allowing dozens of options
for point
redemption, you'd be hard - pressed to fit this card into a box.
We'll summarize
for you: With a few exceptions,
airfare redemptions give you by far the best value on your Membership Rewards points.