The startup has developed a flight booking platform that analyzes flight pricing data to establish a median value for frequent flyer program points and miles. By converting award prices into equivalent cash prices and factoring in taxes and fees, the platform enables users to compare these values against cash fares for informed decision-making.
Funding
$1.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
CNHCFounders
Product
Problem
Travelers often struggle to determine whether to redeem frequent flyer miles or pay cash for flights, lacking a clear way to compare the value of each option. Manually calculating the equivalent cash value of points and miles is time-consuming and doesn't account for taxes, fees, or transfer bonuses. This makes it difficult to make informed decisions and maximize travel rewards.
Solution
Points Path is a browser extension that integrates with Google Flights to display the equivalent cash price of flights when redeemed with frequent flyer miles. The extension automatically searches for award pricing and factors in taxes and fees to provide a comprehensive comparison against cash fares. By presenting both options side-by-side, Points Path enables users to quickly identify the most cost-effective way to book flights, whether using cash or points. The platform supports multiple airline programs and incorporates transfer bonuses to provide the most accurate valuation of points and miles.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes frequent travelers, travel rewards enthusiasts, and individuals seeking to optimize their use of frequent flyer miles for flight bookings.
Features
- Browser extension compatible with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
- Integrates directly into Google Flights search results
- Displays points prices alongside cash prices for easy comparison
- Supports frequent flyer programs from American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, and United (free version)
- Pro version adds support for Air Canada, Emirates, Qantas, and Virgin Atlantic
- Considers bank transfer bonuses when calculating point values
- Deal arrow recommendations indicate whether using miles is a good value
- Price tracking alerts notify users of changes in points prices (Pro version)
- 7-day points calendar displays the best points prices around the selected date (Pro version)