Composite = Value 55×.35 + Stability 80×.25 + Liquidity 52×.20 + Consistency 33×.10 + Drag 50×.10 = 57.9.
Audit trail. Median computed from 18 priced corridors across 2 distinct chart cells (a chart cell = one points price × cabin). Pricing basis: chart. Value source: v5.3 route database — premium long-haul 4.9¢ on 11 routes (weight 70%) · everyday (economy + short-haul) 3.1¢ on 7 routes (weight 30%). Surcharge drag: 7.6%. Coverage is Thin — rating capped at AA and flagged Under Review: a median built on ≤2 chart cells is one observation, not a distribution.
15K economy to Dublin with near-zero taxes — the cheapest Europe entry in the index, and a family-of-five special
5 of 6 bank currencies transfer in — Amex MR 1:1 · Chase UR 1:1 · Citi TY 1:1 · Bilt 1:1 · Wells Fargo 1:1
Amex 1:1 Chase 1:1 Bilt 1:1 WellsFargo 1:1
Dublin business is workable; economy space is generous
Narrow network beyond the Dublin gateway
Effective cost. Headline median 4.9¢. Funded on a typical 30% transfer bonus (3×/yr): 6.4¢. Avios-family bonuses apply.
| Index | Rating | Score | Median (net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | BBB | 57.9 | 4.37¢ |
| Domestic USA | not researched | — | — |
| International | BBB | 57.9 | 4.37¢ |