How to Choose the Right Loyalty Program
When reading our comparisons, we recommend judging programs based on your personal travel habits. There is no universally "perfect" points program, only the program that best fits your goals. Consider the following:
- Your Destinations: If you fly frequent short domestic hops, distance-based programs like Avios excel. If you want to fly to Europe in business class, Flying Blue might be easier to use.
- Your Spending Habits: Do you spend heavily on dining and groceries, or is your spending mostly un-categorized? This determines which credit card ecosystem will earn you more points.
- Your Tolerance for Hassle: Programs like LifeMiles require fewer miles for business class but suffer from poor IT and customer service. Determine if the savings are worth the potential headache.
Once you start redeeming, always run the math through our Points vs Cash Calculator to ensure you are getting a good deal on every booking.