Question 1

How does Jaunt decide whether to pay cash or use points?

Accepted Answer

Jaunt compares the cash fare against award availability across 24+ loyalty programs. It calculates cents-per-point (CPP) for each award option and applies fare scoring based on flight duration. If the CPP exceeds 2.0 and the cash fare is above the fair-value threshold, points are the better deal.

Question 2

What is cents per point (CPP) and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

CPP measures how much value you get per point when redeeming for an award flight. It's calculated as (cash fare / 2 - taxes) / miles required. A CPP above 2.0 is considered good value; above 4.0 is exceptional. If CPP is below 1.5, you're better off paying cash and saving your points.

Question 3

Which loyalty programs does Jaunt search?

Accepted Answer

Jaunt searches award availability across United MileagePlus, American AAdvantage, Alaska Mileage Plan, Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates Skywards, Singapore KrisFlyer, Turkish Miles&Smiles, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Avios, and 15+ more programs via Seats.aero.

Question 4

Can I transfer Chase, Amex, or Bilt points to book these awards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jaunt shows transfer paths from Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Bilt Rewards, and Citi ThankYou Points to each airline program. If you've entered your balances, it shows whether you have enough points and the exact transfer amount needed.