Composite = Value 53×.35 + Stability 50×.25 + Liquidity 40×.20 + Consistency 50×.10 + Drag 0×.10 = 44.2.
Audit trail. Median computed from 25 priced corridors across 5 distinct chart cells (a chart cell = one points price × cabin). Pricing basis: dynamic. Value source: v5.3 route database — premium long-haul 6.4¢ on 20 routes (weight 70%) · everyday (economy + short-haul) 1.0¢ on 5 routes (weight 30%). Surcharge drag: 17.8%.
~88K business US–AUH as the benchmark; historically strong partner-award pricing worth checking route by route
4 of 6 bank currencies transfer in — Amex MR 1:1 · Capital One 1:1 · Citi TY 1:1 · Bilt 1:1
Amex 1:1 CapitalOne 1:1 Citi 1:1 Bilt 1:1
Business to Abu Dhabi is steady; flagship First inventory is thin
Dynamic pricing on own metal is eroding the old chart gems
Effective cost. Headline median 6.4¢. Funded on a typical 25% transfer bonus (1×/yr): 8.0¢. Infrequent but strong when offered.
| Index | Rating | Score | Median (net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | BB | 44.2 | 4.78¢ |
| Domestic USA | not researched | — | — |
| International | BB | 44.2 | 4.78¢ |