Reply To: New amex 241 how much is an Avois worth?

[John]

1. Use a standard value of 0.8p or 1p per avios and convert each option to cash.

E.g. option A: 10000 avios + £100 >>> £180 at 0.8p, £200 at 1p
Option B: 15000 avios + £55 >>> £175 at 0.8p, £205 at 1p
If you value at 1p pick A, if you value at 0.8p pick B.

2. Come up with a value for how much you would pay for the flight in cash, then work backwards for each option

E.g if you’d pay £250 for the above flight, then option A values 10000 avios at 1.5p, while option B values them at 1.3p, so pick A.