---
title: "Milan, February 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-02-milan"
type: "Case study"
description: "$51 paid, $275 documented comparison value. The 81% difference came from 16,000 points and miles. 2 flights, 3 days."
countries: "Italy"
period: "2026-02-03 to 2026-02-05"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Milan, February 2026

*2 flights, 3 days.*

## Short answer

Milan in February 2026: 2 flights for $51 paid, against a documented comparison value of $275. We used 16,000 points and miles, 1.4¢ per point on average. Anything paid in cash appears without a comparison value. The comparison value is not money paid out.

## Key figures

| Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| $51 | $275 | $224 (81%) | 16,000 |

## Day by day

### 3 February 2026
- Outbound flight, Airport → Milan, Economy: Paid $25, Value $135, 8,000 points (1.4¢ per point)

### 5 February 2026
- Return flight, Milan → Airport, Economy: Paid $26, Value $140, 8,000 points (1.4¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (2) | $51 | $275 | $224 · 81% | 16,000 |
| Total (2 bookings) | $51 | $275 | $224 · 81% | 16,000 |

## Related topics

- [What a point is worth](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/point-value)
- [Points or cash](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/points-or-cash)
- [When points are not worth it](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/when-points-arent-worth-it)