Composite = Value 44×.35 + Stability 66×.25 + Liquidity 48×.20 + Consistency 72×.10 + Drag 57×.10 = 54.4.
Audit trail. Median computed from 286 priced corridors across 25 distinct chart cells (a chart cell = one points price × cabin). Pricing basis: verified. Value source: v5.3 route database — premium long-haul 5.2¢ on 177 routes (weight 70%) · everyday (economy + short-haul) 1.5¢ on 109 routes (weight 30%). Surcharge drag: 6.5%.
East Coast–Europe business held at 60K under the new chart, and the 5K-stopover mini-round-the-world remains the connoisseur's play
4 of 6 bank currencies transfer in — Amex MR 1:1 · Chase UR 1:1 · Capital One 1:1 · Bilt 1:1
Amex 1:1 CapitalOne 1:1 Bilt 1:1
The best partner-award search tool in Star; stopovers added for 5K
June 2026 increases on 4,000mi+ bands; AC own metal prices dynamically
Effective cost. Headline median 5.6¢. Funded on a typical 25% transfer bonus (2×/yr): 7.0¢. Chase and Amex run periodic Aeroplan bonuses.
| Index | Rating | Score | Median (net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | BBB | 54.4 | 4.09¢ |
| Domestic USA | NR | — | — |
| International | BBB | 54.8 | 4.09¢ |