The best uses of your miles, by program
Each program books a handful of routes where points crush cash. Pick the currency you hold and see its standout redemptions, ranked.
6 programs·16 redemptions·premium cabins first
Alaska / Atmos
6 routesUS ↔ Japan — First on JAL, 70k miles.
See Alaska / Atmos sweet spots
Avianca LifeMiles
3 routesUS ↔ Europe — First on Lufthansa, 100k–120k miles.
See Avianca LifeMiles sweet spots
Aeroplan
2 routesUS ↔ Europe — Business on Star Alliance, 60k miles.
See Aeroplan sweet spots
Avios
2 routesMiddle East ↔ region / to US — Business on Qatar Qsuite, 70k (via Alaska) miles.
See Avios sweet spots
Virgin Atlantic
2 routesUS ↔ Japan — First on ANA, 55k–60k miles.
See Virgin Atlantic sweet spots
Turkish Miles&Smiles
1 routeUS ↔ Europe — Business on Star Alliance, 45k miles.
See Turkish Miles&Smiles sweet spots
Seed reference figures, not live quotes. Many programs use dynamic pricing — verify live before booking.