award-sweet-spots

# Award Sweet Spots **Reference data:** `data/sweet-spots.json` When making recommendations, cross-reference against known sweet spots. If a route matches a sweet spot, flag it prominently. ## Tier System Sweet spots are ranked by tier: - **Legendary:** Outsized value that travel hackers build entire trips around - Examples: ANA First via Virgin Atlantic, Hyatt All-Inclusive via World of Hyatt - **Excellent:** Consistently great value, reliable availability - Examples: Iberia Avios to Madrid, Qatar Qsuites via various programs, Virgin Atlantic economy to London - **Good:** Solid value but may have caveats like devaluations, limited availability, or surcharges ## Devaluations Matter Always check the `devaluation_date` field in `data/sweet-spots.json`. If a sweet spot was recently devalued, mention the old vs new rates so users understand the change. A "legendary" tier sweet spot from 2023 may only be "good" or even "poor" today. ## How to Use This Reference When a user's search returns options that match a known sweet spot: 1. Flag it prominently in the output. "This is the legendary Iberia Avios to Madrid sweet spot." 2. Show the current rate vs cash value. 3. Note any caveats (surcharges, booking-window restrictions, devaluations). 4. Compare against the next-best option to make the value concrete. ## Oceania / South Pacific Sweet Spots Getting to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific on points is hard — demand is high, distances are long, and premium ...