Once upon a time, there was
a traveler named John sat down to book his long-awaited trip to Egypt. He had a suitcase full of dreams and a frequent flyer account bursting with points. “Why pay cash,” he thought, “when I’ve earned these shiny rewards?”
But something felt off. As he searched for flights, the points required were climbing faster than the Pyramids of Giza. Surely, that couldn’t be right. Out of curiosity—or maybe caffeine-fueled suspicion—John checked the cash price for the same ticket.
Surprise! The cash fare was way cheaper than what the airline wanted in points.
Turns out, not all points are created equal. That “free” flight? Not so free after all.
Moral of the story? When booking flights, always compare the cost in both cash and points. Sometimes, the better deal isn’t the one with your name on it—it’s the one that leaves you enough budget for extra snacks, a felucca ride, or maybe even that alabaster cat statue you’ll fall in love with in Luxor.
Travel smart. Spend wise. And keep your points for when they really count and if you’re booking flights and still putting together your trip, this travel guide gives useful context.