Originally Posted by
serpens
When calculating how much the bonus package costs, I compare the total cost of the rate that includes the bonus package to the total cost of the rate that I would use if I didn't get the bonus package. Is this the best way to think of the cost of the bonus package?
As far as I can recall, every time I made this comparison, the points were too expensive to be worth it. (However, I do not recall making this comparison during a promotion that increased the number of points, such as the 2x promotion.)
It depends on what your situation is, I compare it to the flex rate as it has the same flexibility as that booking. I don't make non refundable bookings anymore with so many unpredictable factors this day and age, however if you are sure you wont be cancelling then you could compare to the cheapest rate.