---
title: "Athens, September 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-09-athens"
type: "Case study"
description: "$56 paid, $316 documented comparison value. The 82% difference came from 16,000 points and miles. 2 flights, 2 days."
countries: "Greece"
period: "2026-09-08 to 2026-09-09"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Athens, September 2026

*2 flights, 2 days.*

## Short answer

Athens in September 2026: 2 flights for $56 paid, against a documented comparison value of $316. We used 16,000 points and miles, 1.6¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $56 | $316 | $260 (82%) | 16,000 |

## Day by day

### 8 September 2026
- Outbound flight, Airport → Athens, Economy: Paid $32, Value $174, 8,000 points (1.8¢ per point)

### 9 September 2026
- Return flight, Athens → Airport, Economy: Paid $24, Value $142, 8,000 points (1.5¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (2) | $56 | $316 | $260 · 82% | 16,000 |
| Total (2 bookings) | $56 | $316 | $260 · 82% | 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)