Chase 3x for travel + 1.5x redemption rate vs. Amex Plat 5x booking flights
In your mind, what is the best way to book flight if you have the Amex Plat and Chase sapphire reserve card? Does it truly come down to how and where you want to redeem the points?
Lets use an example:
$100 plane ticket
Chase Sapphire Reserve:
100 * 3x = 300 points
Points are worth 50% more when redeemed for travel, so spending $100 on a ticket is the same as spending $450.
Amex Platinum
100 * 5 = 500 points
Amex slightly gives more value in terms of amount of points. However, I think since Chase lets you redeem at a revenue-based rate, whereas Amex Plat isnt so clear... I give it the slight edge.
Am I missing anything in my assessment? Im trying to think about if there is a more strategic way to think about this