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Sweet Spot

A specific award redemption that offers outstanding cents-per-point value (usually 3¢+).

Full definition

A sweet spot is a redemption that offers value significantly better than the program's normal pricing. Examples include Iberia Plus at 34K Avios off-peak transatlantic business (6¢+), Atmos Rewards for Cathay Pacific First at 70K (7¢+), and Virgin Atlantic for ANA First at 110K round-trip (8¢+).

Sweet spots exist because airlines price partner awards with flat charts while their own-metal awards go dynamic. When the flat chart undercuts the dynamic chart, you get a sweet spot.

Related terms

Cents Per Point (CPP)
The value of a points redemption, calculated as (cash price minus taxes paid) ÷ points use...Saver Award
The lowest published award level a program offers — typically 1-2 seats per flight.Partner Award
An award booked through one loyalty program but flown on a partner airline.

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