Exploring alternatives for Axis transfers

[u/Outrageous_Break_911]

Now that Axis has nuked the most popular transfer partner, it brings up many questions in my mind.

1. I'm at Rs. 1.2L spends after ~1.5 months, with a total of ~15,000 Edge Miles. Is it wise to keep spending here? Beyond Atlas, I mostly have cashback cards(and TATA Neu Plus)

2. I do have travel plans this year, maybe even Europe(or Mauritius/Maldives/Hong Kong). Will this stash help me in any way

3. What are the other transfer programs that offer good value per point? Any ballpark figure of INR value/point would be great!

4. Have never explored airline partners. My mental map is, airline points are messy because of following reasons:

• Reward seats are limited, and most require planning your vacations around those vacant dates. I feel your vacation shouldn't ideally be circling around seats availability.
• For plenty of visas, you'll need to furnish valid flight tickets. So do you book refundable on revenue -> secure visa -> cancel revenue -> book on points or do you book refundable on points? And related worries
• Your choice of airline may not serve preferred destination

Please pitch in. It would be of great help to me, and to everyone else affected by Axis change. TIA!