Pay cash
$308In this example, cash preserves points for a higher-value trip and earns approximately 1,190 redeemable miles.
- 2.6¢ modeled value versus redemption
- One protected-ticket assumption
- $75 reference travel-credit assumption
Reference cash-versus-points strategy
Use points when they create value—not because they are there.
This labeled STL-to-Miami example shows the comparison method. Prices, award space, balances, and benefits are not connected to your account.
Use 19,000 points
19k + $11Transfers are irreversible and current award space must be confirmed with the loyalty program first.
- Approx. 1.56¢ modeled value per point
- No checked bag in this example
- No live award inventory connected