When you compare the airfare benefit between the AMEX and CSP cards and the AA executive it is important to note that AMEX and CSP give you the multiple on any airline, the AA executive only on AA.

I put out an analysis of my 2014 redemptions here - this can help you determine the "value" you might realize for each point.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...4-numbers.html