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An interactive reference for 16 airline + hotel programs. Filter by alliance, region, or cabin. Tick programs to compare them directly. Every card shows pricing model, fuel-surcharge policy, typical cents-per-point, and a sample sweet spot — so the math is honest, not vibes.

Last reviewed 2026-05-05. We re-verify redemptions monthly against live program search.

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Sweet spots

Highest-value redemptions matching your filters, ranked by cents-per-point.

Sorted by CPP, top 12

AAdvantage

15.0¢/pt

US → Tokyo (JAL First)

JAL F partner chart — best published first-class price anywhere.

Cabin: First
Region: US → Asia
Points: 80,000 one-way
Cash compare: ~$12,000

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Virgin

15.0¢/pt

US → Tokyo (ANA First, RT)

ANA F via Virgin — phone booking; iconic redemption.

Cabin: First
Region: US → Asia
Points: 120,000 round-trip
Cash compare: ~$18,000

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Alaska

12.7¢/pt

LAX → Sydney (Qantas biz)

Qantas J — best total-dollar arbitrage on Atmos.

Cabin: Business
Region: US → Oceania
Points: 55,000 one-way
Cash compare: ~$7,000

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AAdvantage

9.3¢/pt

US → Doha (Qsuite)

Qatar Qsuite — consistently the best long-haul biz seat on points.

Cabin: Business
Region: US → Middle East
Points: 70,000 one-way
Cash compare: ~$6,500

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Alaska

9.3¢/pt

US → Hong Kong (Cathay biz)

Stopover allowed on the one-way award.

Cabin: Business
Region: US → Asia
Points: 70,000 one-way
Cash compare: ~$6,500

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ANA

9.3¢/pt

US → Europe (Star First, RT)

Lufthansa F via Star Alliance — extreme YQ ($1,000+).

Cabin: First
Region: US → Europe
Points: 150,000 round-trip
Cash compare: ~$14,000

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ANA

8.8¢/pt

US → Tokyo (ANA biz, RT)

Round-trip required — ANA J — low season pricing.

Cabin: Business
Region: US → Asia
Points: 85,000–95,000 round-trip
Cash compare: ~$7,500

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KrisFlyer

8.3¢/pt

SFO → SIN (Singapore Suites)

A380 Suites — the bucket-list redemption. Saver inventory rare.

Cabin: First
Region: US → Asia
Points: 132,000 one-way
Cash compare: ~$11,000

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AAdvantage

8.2¢/pt

US → Australia (Qantas biz)

Qantas J — release inventory close-in.

Cabin: Business
Region: US → Oceania
Points: 110,000 one-way
Cash compare: ~$9,000

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Miles&Smiles

8.1¢/pt

US → Tokyo (ANA biz)

ANA J via Star — Turkish call center.

Cabin: Business
Region: US → Asia
Points: 67,500 one-way
Cash compare: ~$5,500

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Asia Miles

7.6¢/pt

US → HKG (Cathay biz)

YQ ~$500. Use Alaska Atmos instead unless you’re flush on Asia Miles.

Cabin: Business
Region: US → Asia
Points: 85,000 one-way
Cash compare: ~$6,500

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Alaska

7.3¢/pt

US → Tokyo (JAL biz)

JAL J seats — Apex Suite availability varies.

Cabin: Business
Region: US → Asia
Points: 75,000 one-way
Cash compare: ~$5,500

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Programs

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Star Alliance

Airline

United MileagePlus

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Star Alliance flagship. Saver awards still appear on partners; United-metal pricing tracks cash fares.

Dynamic1.3¢/pt typicalNo fuel surcharges

Sample sweet spot

US → Europe (saver biz, partner)

60,000–88,000 one-way · Business · 4.5¢/pt

Expiration: No expiration on accrued miles
Transfers from: Chase UR, Bilt, Marriott Bonvoy
Notable partners: Lufthansa, ANA, Singapore, Swiss

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US → Europe (saver biz, partner)
60,000–88,000 one-way · Business · ~$3,000 cash · 4.5¢/pt
Saver inventory on Lufthansa / Swiss / Austrian; phone-book if web hides it.
JFK → LAX (transcon)
12,500–25,000 one-way · Economy · ~$250 cash · 1.8¢/pt
Excursionist perk adds a free intra-region segment on round trips.
US → Tokyo (saver biz, ANA)
88,000 one-way · Business · ~$5,500 cash · 6.2¢/pt
ANA J via Star Alliance — bookable directly on united.com.

Airline

Air Canada Aeroplan

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Distance-based chart with stopovers for 5K. Great Star Alliance access; some partner YQ.

Distance-based1.5¢/pt typicalYQ pass-through

Sample sweet spot

US → Europe (saver biz)

60,000 one-way · Business · 5.0¢/pt

Expiration: 18 months of inactivity
Transfers from: Chase UR, Amex MR, Bilt, Marriott Bonvoy
Notable partners: Lufthansa, ANA, Singapore, Swiss

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US → Europe (saver biz)
60,000 one-way · Business · ~$3,000 cash · 5.0¢/pt
Lufthansa/Swiss J via Star Alliance; YQ on some carriers ($150–500).
US → Tokyo (saver biz)
75,000 one-way · Business · ~$5,500 cash · 7.3¢/pt
ANA J — no fuel surcharge on ANA.
US → South America (saver econ)
17,500 one-way · Economy · ~$450 cash · 2.6¢/pt
Copa / Avianca via Star — light on YQ.

Airline

Avianca LifeMiles

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Star Alliance with no fuel surcharges. Cash & miles option lets you smooth out a partial-balance redemption.

Fixed chart1.5¢/pt typicalNo fuel surcharges

Sample sweet spot

US → Europe (Star biz)

63,000 one-way · Business · 4.7¢/pt

Expiration: Earn or redeem every 12 months
Transfers from: Amex MR, Citi TYP, Capital One, Bilt
Notable partners: Lufthansa, United, Singapore, ANA

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US → Europe (Star biz)
63,000 one-way · Business · ~$3,000 cash · 4.7¢/pt
No YQ on Lufthansa via Avianca — beats Aeroplan on the same seat.
US → Hawaii (United)
20,000 one-way · Economy · ~$350 cash · 1.8¢/pt
Beats United’s own dynamic pricing on Hawaii routes.

Airline

Turkish Miles&Smiles

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Cheapest Star Alliance redemption rates in the world. Phone booking and patience required.

Region-based2.5¢/pt typicalNo fuel surcharges

Sample sweet spot

US → Europe (Star biz)

45,000 one-way · Business · 6.7¢/pt

Expiration: Reset on any earn / burn event
Transfers from: Citi TYP, Capital One, Bilt
Notable partners: United, Lufthansa, ANA, Singapore

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US → Europe (Star biz)
45,000 one-way · Business · ~$3,000 cash · 6.7¢/pt
Lufthansa / Swiss / United via call center — no online booking.
US → Hawaii (United)
7,500 one-way · Economy · ~$350 cash · 4.7¢/pt
Best published rate for Hawaii — flight loaded ~3 days out.
US → Tokyo (ANA biz)
67,500 one-way · Business · ~$5,500 cash · 8.1¢/pt
ANA J via Star — Turkish call center.

Airline

Singapore KrisFlyer

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Singapore Suites / First class is bookable only with KrisFlyer or partner programs. The signature aspirational redemption.

Region-based1.6¢/pt typicalYQ pass-through

Sample sweet spot

SFO → SIN (Singapore Suites)

132,000 one-way · First · 8.3¢/pt

Expiration: 36 months of inactivity
Transfers from: Chase UR, Amex MR, Citi TYP, Capital One, Bilt
Notable partners: Singapore, United, Lufthansa, ANA

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SFO → SIN (Singapore Suites)
132,000 one-way · First · ~$11,000 cash · 8.3¢/pt
A380 Suites — the bucket-list redemption. Saver inventory rare.
US → Europe (Star biz)
92,000 one-way · Business · ~$3,000 cash · 3.3¢/pt
Carries YQ on partners — Avianca usually wins for Europe.

Airline

ANA Mileage Club

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Round-trip-only chart. Star Alliance to Asia / Europe at world-class prices, with YQ on most carriers.

Region-based1.7¢/pt typicalYQ pass-through

Sample sweet spot

US → Tokyo (ANA biz, RT)

85,000–95,000 round-trip · Business · 8.8¢/pt

Expiration: 36 months from earn date (hard expiry)
Transfers from: Amex MR, Marriott Bonvoy
Notable partners: ANA, United, Lufthansa, Swiss

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US → Tokyo (ANA biz, RT)
85,000–95,000 round-trip · Business · ~$7,500 cash · 8.8¢/pt
Round-trip required — ANA J — low season pricing.
US → Europe (Star First, RT)
150,000 round-trip · First · ~$14,000 cash · 9.3¢/pt
Lufthansa F via Star Alliance — extreme YQ ($1,000+).

oneworld

Airline

American AAdvantage

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Partner chart still has fixed pricing; AA-metal awards went dynamic. JAL First and Qsuite are flagship sweet spots.

Hybrid1.7¢/pt typicalNo fuel surcharges

Sample sweet spot

US → Tokyo (JAL First)

80,000 one-way · First · 15.0¢/pt

Expiration: 24 months of inactivity
Transfers from: Bilt, Marriott Bonvoy
Notable partners: JAL, Qatar, Qantas, British Airways

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US → Tokyo (JAL First)
80,000 one-way · First · ~$12,000 cash · 15.0¢/pt
JAL F partner chart — best published first-class price anywhere.
US → Doha (Qsuite)
70,000 one-way · Business · ~$6,500 cash · 9.3¢/pt
Qatar Qsuite — consistently the best long-haul biz seat on points.
US → Australia (Qantas biz)
110,000 one-way · Business · ~$9,000 cash · 8.2¢/pt
Qantas J — release inventory close-in.

Airline

Alaska Atmos Rewards

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Last-standing fixed-chart program in the US. Cathay, JAL, and Qantas partner awards keep their value.

Fixed chart2.0¢/pt typicalNo fuel surcharges

Sample sweet spot

US → Hong Kong (Cathay biz)

70,000 one-way · Business · 9.3¢/pt

Expiration: 24 months of inactivity
Transfers from: Bilt, Marriott Bonvoy
Notable partners: Cathay, JAL, Qantas, Qatar

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US → Hong Kong (Cathay biz)
70,000 one-way · Business · ~$6,500 cash · 9.3¢/pt
Stopover allowed on the one-way award.
LAX → Sydney (Qantas biz)
55,000 one-way · Business · ~$7,000 cash · 12.7¢/pt
Qantas J — best total-dollar arbitrage on Atmos.
US → Tokyo (JAL biz)
75,000 one-way · Business · ~$5,500 cash · 7.3¢/pt
JAL J seats — Apex Suite availability varies.

Airline

British Airways Avios

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Best short-haul currency in the world. Avios on AA / Alaska / Iberia metal sidesteps BA fuel surcharges.

Distance-based1.5¢/pt typicalYQ pass-through

Sample sweet spot

Short-haul (under 650 mi)

7,500 one-way · Economy · 2.7¢/pt

Expiration: 36 months of inactivity
Transfers from: Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One, Bilt, Marriott Bonvoy
Notable partners: American, Alaska, Iberia, Qatar

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Short-haul (under 650 mi)
7,500 one-way · Economy · ~$200 cash · 2.7¢/pt
On AA / AS / Iberia — avoid BA YQ on long-haul.
651–1,150 mi
13,000 one-way · Economy · ~$250 cash · 1.9¢/pt
Sweet spot for Caribbean from MIA.
NYC → London (Iberia biz)
34,000 one-way · Business · ~$2,200 cash · 6.5¢/pt
Iberia metal — minimal YQ vs BA.

Airline

Cathay Asia Miles

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Cathay’s home program. Best for intra-Asia and oneworld partner economy, with fuel surcharges on long-haul.

Distance-based1.5¢/pt typicalYQ pass-through

Sample sweet spot

Intra-Asia (econ, partner)

7,500–15,000 one-way · Economy · 2.7¢/pt

Expiration: 18 months of inactivity
Transfers from: Amex MR, Citi TYP, Capital One, Bilt
Notable partners: American, JAL, Qantas, British Airways

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Intra-Asia (econ, partner)
7,500–15,000 one-way · Economy · ~$250 cash · 2.7¢/pt
Cathay/JAL/Qantas regional — distance-based.
US → HKG (Cathay biz)
85,000 one-way · Business · ~$6,500 cash · 7.6¢/pt
YQ ~$500. Use Alaska Atmos instead unless you’re flush on Asia Miles.

SkyTeam

Airline

Delta SkyMiles

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Fully dynamic, no published chart. Sweet spots are rare but flash-sale awards to Europe and the Caribbean appear.

Dynamic1.1¢/pt typicalNo fuel surcharges

Sample sweet spot

US → Europe (flash sale biz)

95,000–140,000 one-way · Business · 2.5¢/pt

Expiration: No expiration
Transfers from: Amex MR
Notable partners: Air France, KLM, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic

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US → Europe (flash sale biz)
95,000–140,000 one-way · Business · ~$3,500 cash · 2.5¢/pt
Watch for Delta flash sales; pricing otherwise tracks cash.
US → Caribbean (saver econ)
15,000 one-way · Economy · ~$250 cash · 1.7¢/pt
Best on shoulder dates — verify on app before transferring.

Independent

Airline

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

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Tiny program with disproportionate leverage. ANA round-trip First and Delta One sweet spots are legendary.

Fixed chart2.5¢/pt typicalYQ pass-through

Sample sweet spot

US → Tokyo (ANA First, RT)

120,000 round-trip · First · 15.0¢/pt

Expiration: 18 months of inactivity
Transfers from: Chase UR, Amex MR, Citi TYP, Capital One, Bilt
Notable partners: ANA, Delta, Air France/KLM

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US → Tokyo (ANA First, RT)
120,000 round-trip · First · ~$18,000 cash · 15.0¢/pt
ANA F via Virgin — phone booking; iconic redemption.
US → Europe (Delta One)
50,000 one-way · Business · ~$3,500 cash · 7.0¢/pt
Delta One via Virgin partner pricing.

Hotel

World of Hyatt

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The most valuable hotel chart. Cat 1–8 pricing makes Park Hyatts predictable and bookable.

Fixed chart2.0¢/pt typicalNo fuel surcharges

Sample sweet spot

Cat 1–4 standard night

5,000–15,000/night · Economy · 2.5¢/pt

Expiration: 24 months of inactivity
Transfers from: Chase UR, Bilt
Notable partners: Hyatt brands worldwide, Small Luxury Hotels, Mr & Mrs Smith

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Cat 1–4 standard night
5,000–15,000/night · Economy · ~$250 cash · 2.5¢/pt
Cat 1 in mid-tier US cities = retail $200+ rooms for 5K.
Cat 7 (Park Hyatt Tokyo, Paris)
30,000–40,000/night · Economy · ~$1,200 cash · 4.0¢/pt
Aspirational properties — values 2.5–5¢/point.
Cat 8 (top-tier all-inclusive)
40,000–45,000/night · Economy · ~$1,500 cash · 3.7¢/pt
Miraval / Alila / top all-inclusives — Chase UR transfers shine here.

Hotel

Marriott Bonvoy

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Largest hotel portfolio. Dynamic pricing + 5th-night-free + free-night certs keep Bonvoy useful.

Dynamic0.8¢/pt typicalNo fuel surcharges

Sample sweet spot

Off-peak / standard / peak (5+ nights)

17,500–100,000/night · Economy · 1.1¢/pt

Expiration: 24 months of inactivity
Transfers from: Chase UR, Amex MR
Notable partners: Marriott / SPG / Ritz / W / St Regis / Westin / Edition

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Off-peak / standard / peak (5+ nights)
17,500–100,000/night · Economy · ~$200 cash · 1.1¢/pt
5th night free on 5+ award nights — effective 20% discount.
St Regis / Edition flagship
85,000–100,000/night · Economy · ~$900 cash · 1.0¢/pt
Free-night cert (50K, 85K) at AmEx Brilliant / Bonvoy Bevy for $650 cash room.

Hotel

Hilton Honors

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High point balance, low CPP. Great when you have lots of Hilton points (e.g. from Aspire or buy-points sales).

Dynamic0.5¢/pt typicalNo fuel surcharges

Sample sweet spot

Top-tier Conrad / Waldorf

95,000–120,000/night · Economy · 0.6¢/pt

Expiration: 24 months of inactivity
Transfers from: Amex MR (1:2)
Notable partners: Hilton / Conrad / Waldorf / Hampton / Garden Inn

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Top-tier Conrad / Waldorf
95,000–120,000/night · Economy · ~$600 cash · 0.6¢/pt
5th night free; Aspire status doubles point earn.
Mid-tier Hampton / Hilton Garden
20,000–35,000/night · Economy · ~$150 cash · 0.7¢/pt
Best CPP zone for Hilton.

Hotel

IHG One Rewards

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Dynamic with a high cap. Frequent 100% buy-point sales make IHG awards effectively cash at $0.50/point.

Dynamic0.6¢/pt typicalNo fuel surcharges

Sample sweet spot

Standard rewards

10,000–100,000/night · Economy · 0.9¢/pt

Expiration: 12 months of inactivity
Transfers from: Chase UR
Notable partners: Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Kimpton, Six Senses

See full sample chart (2 redemptions)

Standard rewards
10,000–100,000/night · Economy · ~$90 cash · 0.9¢/pt
IHG Premier card adds 4th-night-free on award stays.
InterContinental flagship
70,000–100,000/night · Economy · ~$500 cash · 0.7¢/pt
Combine with 100% buy-points sale → $0.50/point cash equivalent.

Frequently asked

What is the difference between distance-based, region-based, and dynamic pricing?

Distance-based programs (Avios, Asia Miles, Aeroplan) charge by exact flight distance — perfect for short-haul where 7,500 miles can fly you 600 miles. Region-based programs (Turkish, KrisFlyer, ANA) divide the world into zones with one published price per zone — best for long-haul. Dynamic programs (United, Delta, Bonvoy, Hilton) move award prices with cash fares — sweet spots are flash-sale-only.

How do fuel surcharges (YQ) work and which programs charge them?

Fuel surcharges are pass-through fees the operating airline charges on top of taxes. British Airways, Lufthansa, ANA, Cathay, and Virgin Atlantic pass them through ($300–$1,000 typical). United, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish, and Alaska do not — making them better choices for Star Alliance redemptions even when the published mileage cost is identical.

Why are partner award rates often cheaper than the airline’s own awards?

The carrier you’re booking with sets its own award chart, even on its partners’ flights. If you redeem Alaska miles on a Cathay flight, Alaska’s 70K rate applies — not Cathay’s 85K. Programs with strong partner charts (Alaska, Turkish, Aeroplan, Virgin Atlantic) are valuable precisely because their fixed partner pricing is lower than the operating airline’s dynamic pricing.

Do these prices change?

Yes, but predictably. Fixed and distance-based charts get devalued with notice once every 1–3 years (Aeroplan in 2020, Asia Miles in 2025). Dynamic programs (United, Delta, Bonvoy, Hilton) drift continuously with cash fares. We re-verify prices in this catalog at least monthly and tag the “Last reviewed” date at the top of each program.

How often is this chart updated?

Pointify re-verifies every redemption in this catalog at least once per month against live program search interfaces. Major devaluations are flagged within 24 hours via the deal-engine alert pipeline. The “Last reviewed” date at the top of the page is always the most-recent verification pass.

What is the cheapest cents-per-point program for premium cabins?

For business class to Europe: Turkish Miles&Smiles (45K one-way), Avianca LifeMiles (63K), or Aeroplan (60K with possible YQ). For first class to Asia: Alaska Atmos (70K to Hong Kong on Cathay), AA AAdvantage (80K on JAL First), or Virgin Atlantic (120K round-trip on ANA First). Mileage cost is only half the equation — fuel surcharges can flip rankings, so always compare the all-in cost.

Can I transfer credit-card points into these programs?

Most yes — check the “Transfer partners” chip on each program card. Chase UR transfers to United, Hyatt, Singapore, Aeroplan, Avios, Virgin, Marriott, IHG. Amex MR transfers to Delta, Aeroplan, ANA, Asia Miles, Avios, Virgin, Hilton, Marriott. Capital One transfers to Avianca, Turkish, Avios, Cathay, Virgin, KrisFlyer. Bilt transfers to almost everything 1:1 with no annual fee.

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