A distance-based award chart that makes short-haul flights exceptionally cheap in points.
Typical value
~1.25¢/pt
Best for
Short-haul partner flights (under 650 miles) where Avios pricing is unusually cheap.
Strategy tip: A December 2025 devaluation raised short-haul American Airlines domestic award pricing to roughly 12,000-13,500 Avios (previously much lower) — still cheap relative to cash fares, but higher than in past years.