Composite = Value 38×.35 + Stability 35×.25 + Liquidity 45×.20 + Consistency 66×.10 + Drag 12×.10 = 38.9.
Audit trail. Median computed from 42 priced corridors across 8 distinct chart cells (a chart cell = one points price × cabin). Pricing basis: verified. Value source: v5.3 route database — premium long-haul 5.1¢ on 24 routes (weight 70%) · everyday (economy + short-haul) 1.1¢ on 18 routes (weight 30%). Surcharge drag: 13.3%.
65K business to Istanbul on Turkish metal, then deep Africa and Central Asia connections at minimal adds — unmatched network math, at a higher entry price than before.
3 of 6 bank currencies transfer in — Capital One 1:1 · Citi TY 1:1 · Bilt 1:1
CapitalOne 1:1 Citi 1:1 Bilt 1:1
Istanbul-onward availability is among Star Alliance's best; US–IST business is patchy but real
The v4 chart review re-priced every Turkish row: US–Istanbul business is 65K (45K was the pre-2024 partner rate); Star partner business to Europe prices at 90K. Booking IT friction remains the hidden cost.
Effective cost. Headline median 7.4¢. Funded on a typical 30% transfer bonus (2×/yr): 9.7¢. Occasional but large — Citi has run 50% to Turkish.
| Index | Rating | Score | Median (net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | B | 38.9 | 3.91¢ |
| Domestic USA | not researched | — | — |
| International | B | 38.9 | 3.91¢ |