You have points. You have a trip in mind.
Now find out which way actually makes sense.
A full research report comparing real cash fares against real points options — across three cabin classes — so you make the right decision before you commit to anything.
3 cabin classes compared
30-minute debrief included
“I have points sitting there — but I genuinely do not know whether using them is smarter than just paying cash.“
That is the question this service is built to answer. Not in theory — with real numbers, real fares, and a clear recommendation for your specific route.
The decision nobody teaches you how to make
Most travelers with loyalty points face the same dilemma at some point. They have a trip booked or in mind. They have some points — maybe enough, maybe not. And they cannot figure out whether using those points is actually the right move, or whether the cash price is better value and the points are better saved for something else entirely.
The answer is never obvious. It depends on the route, the cabin, the program, the cash fare on that date, and what your points are genuinely worth in that context. That calculation requires research — the kind that takes hours to do properly and requires knowledge of how loyalty programs value different routes.
This service does that research for you. Andre investigates the real cash fares across Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class for your route — then compares each against the best available points options across programs. The result is a written report with a clear recommendation, followed by a 30-minute debrief to walk through it together.
This service is for you if
You have a specific trip coming up and points in one or more programs — and you want to know honestly whether using them makes financial sense.
You have been going back and forth between booking with cash and redeeming points — and want one clear, researched answer rather than another hour of Googling.
You want to understand what your points are actually worth for this particular journey — not a general valuation, but a real comparison against the cash alternative.
You are flexible on cabin class and want to see all three options side by side — Economy, Premium Economy, and Business — before deciding where to sit.
What the report covers
Cash Fare Research
Real fares across Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class for your route — researched across a flexible date window to find the best available combination of price, schedule, and connection quality.
Points Options by Cabin
The best available award options across loyalty programs for the same route — outbound and inbound — with the minimum points required for each cabin clearly stated alongside any fees or taxes.
Value-Per-Point Analysis
What your points are actually worth in the context of this redemption — compared against the cash price — so you can see clearly whether the points option represents strong, average, or poor value.
Clear Recommendation
A final, direct recommendation — cash or points, which cabin, which departure airport — with the reasoning explained. Not a list of options to choose from. A considered view on what makes most sense for your situation.
Routing & Schedule Notes
Connection quality, layover times, airline reputation, and departure airport comparisons — because the cheapest option and the best option are not always the same thing.
30-Minute Debrief
A private call with Andre to walk through the report, answer your questions, and discuss the next step — whether that is booking directly or taking the research further with a deeper advisory service.
A real example of what the research reveals
A recent client needed to travel from North America to Bali — and was unsure whether to use points or pay cash. Here is a summary of what the research found.
Cash in Premium Economy from EWR on Singapore Airlines represented the best overall value — combining price, schedule quality, and comfort. Points in Economy offered a reasonable alternative for a cost-focused traveler, but the premium economy cash fare outperformed the points redemption in value-per-point terms for this route.
How it works
You book and complete a short intake form
Your route, preferred travel dates, approximate points balances, and any scheduling preferences. This is where the research begins — no session needed at this stage.
Andre researches your route in full
Cash fares across all three cabin classes, points options across loyalty programs, value-per-point calculations, and routing quality — all for your specific dates and airports.
You receive your PDF report within 48 hours
A clearly structured document covering all findings and a direct recommendation — yours to read, return to, and share before the debrief call.
You join a 30-minute debrief with Andre
A private call to walk through the report, answer your questions, and confirm the next step. If you are ready to book, Andre can guide you on where and how. If the research points toward a deeper advisory, that conversation happens here too.
Everything included
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Return trip research — up to 2 segments outbound and inbound Both directions researched across a flexible 7-day window around your preferred travel dates.
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Cash fare comparison — Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class Real fares across all three cabins, with departure airport comparisons where multiple options exist.
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Points redemption options by cabin Award availability across relevant loyalty programs — minimum points required, fees, and booking class noted for each option.
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Value-per-point analysis and cash vs points summary A clear comparison showing what your points are worth in the context of this specific redemption — not a generic valuation.
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Routing quality notes — connections, layovers, airline reputation Because the cheapest fare on paper is not always the right choice. Connection times, airports, and airline quality are all considered.
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Best Value and Best Schedule recommendations Two clear options identified — one optimised for value, one for schedule quality — so you can choose based on what matters most to you.
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PDF summary report delivered within 48 hours A professionally formatted document prepared personally by Andre — yours to keep, read, and return to.
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30-minute private debrief call A live session with Andre to discuss the findings, answer questions, and confirm your next step with full confidence.
How this differs from the other services
If the research points toward redeeming points — the Assessment is the natural next step
The Cash & Points Comparison answers whether points make sense for your trip. If they do — and particularly if Business Class redemption is in scope — the Le Travel Points Feasibility Assessment ($199) takes that finding further, confirming exactly what is available for your route and returning a clear verdict on how to proceed.
Andre will tell you in the debrief whether that next step is warranted. If the cash option is clearly the better move, you leave with that answer and the confidence to book directly.
Book your Cash & Points Comparison
A full research report across three cabin classes — cash fares and points options compared side by side — with a 30-minute debrief to walk through the findings together.
Get Started — $99 Prefer to speak first? Book a free Discovery CallAll research is conducted personally by Andre Battah — founder of Le Travelogist. Reports are delivered within 48 hours of receiving your completed intake form. The 30-minute debrief takes place online via video call or WhatsApp, scheduled at a time that suits you.
Where this fits in your journey
Le Travelogist services are designed around the questions you are actually asking — at every stage of your travel planning.