DP — Data point

An individual report of a personal experience, such as whether a particular request worked or did not work. In points-and-miles discussions it is often abbreviated DP.

Informal terminology: This explanation is based on MilesTalk as its sole reference. Other travel communities may use it differently.

Also called: DP

Illustrative example

Example discussion: a traveler reports that a request concerning their Minneapolis (MSP) to Paris (CDG) award booking was successful. That individual account is a data point; the example does not establish an airline policy.

Sources

• milestalk.com

Sources last checked September 30, 2026.