The Amex Business Class System
How to turn Membership Rewards into business-class seats — which cards to hold and in what order, which transfer partners actually pay off, how to find the award space, and how to check the math before you move a single point.
GRU → SIN
São Paulo → Singapore · Business
87,500 Aeroplan + $180
vs $7,300 cash
BKK → YYZ
Bangkok → Toronto · Business
87,500 Aeroplan + $150
vs $4,200 cash
The chapters
Overview & Philosophy
Why transferable points beat airline miles, and what a good redemption looks like.
Card Selection Strategy
Which Amex cards to hold, in what order, and whether the annual fees pay for themselves.
Earning Strategies
Getting to a business-class balance on ordinary spending — no manufactured spend.
Transfer Partners
The three partners worth most of your points, and the sweet spots inside each.
Finding Award Space
How to search with AwardBrain, read the answer, and verify before you transfer.
Calculating Value
The cents-per-point test that separates a great redemption from a waste.
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