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Business Class from USA to Paris from 53k Miles One Way with Air France

Vincent Robison — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 02:37:39 +0000

Wide open premier award seats for business class from many cities in USA to Paris with Flying Blue miles one way from 53k miles. The availabilities are for this summer in July and August 2023. Taxes & fees total ~$200 one-way / $500 roundtrip (higher returning from CDG). Sample flight:

To book, simply go to Air France website, and click one “Book with Miles” to use your Flying Blue miles, which can be transferred from most of the partner credit card transferring programs, such as Chase Ultimate, Capital One, AMEX, CITI Thank you Points and Bilt.

Departure cities based on our data source:

Atlanta (ATL) – 70k*
Boston (BOS) – 70k*
Chicago (ORD) – 70k*
Dallas (DFW) – 70k*
Detroit (DTW) – 70k*
Houston (IAH) – 80k*
Montreal (YUL) – 53k*
New York (JFK) – 55k*
Vancouver (YVR) – 80k*
Washington, D.C. (IAD) – 70k*

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One the long haul leg, you will be flying with Air France Business Class Boeing 777/787. The 777/787 business class cabin stretches from rows 1-8 and consists of a total of 30 lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 reverse-herringbone configuration.

Each seat measures 21 inches wide, offers 42 inches of pitch and reclines to a fully flat position. Seats on either side of the aircraft are obviously ideal for solo travelers, since there’s an aisle between those seats and the center section.

The middle seats are better for those traveling with a companion, but also provide a decent amount of privacy thanks to a divider that can be raised between the two seats.

For the route between NYC and Paris (JFK-CDG flight #s AF15 / AF3 and CDG-JFK flight #s AF22 / AF2), you even have the opportunities to sit in Air France’s the newest business class suite!

The ticket includes priority check-in, airport lounge access, business class meals, two pieces of checked in luggage, amenity kit, and wines, champagne and other beverages.

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*As the award seat availability changes frequently, we cannot guarantee the seats at the time we post will still be available when you book.

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Business Class Award to Spain from Many US Cities for 34k Points Each Way

Vincent Robison — Tue, 23 May 2023 06:48:24 +0000

Business Class Award to Madrid, Spain from many US cities, such as Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., is available with Iberia business class bookable with American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia.

This is one of the cheapest ways to fly lie-flat to Europe with miles! Iberia business class isn’t the best in the world but you can’t beat the pricing. Best availability for 2 passengers from January – May ’24. Rare availability from SFO.
Fares include lie-flat seats, business class meals, checked bags, and lounge access, including AA’s Flagship lounges in Chicago, Dallas, Miami, and New York.

Book with British Airways or Iberia Avios

Transfer points instantly from Amex or Chase to either British Airways or Iberia. You can also transfer Capital One points instantly to British Airways.

Departure Cities
(All fares one-way, * nonstop)
Prices are in BA or Iberia Avios for off-peak dates

Boston (BOS) – 34k*
Chicago (ORD) – 34k*
Dallas (DFW) – 43k*
Miami (MIA) – 43k*
New York (JFK) – 34k*
San Francisco (SFO) – 51k*
Washington, D.C. (IAD) – 34k*

Booking Instructions

Search with American
First, search AA.com to find potential availability. Select “Redeem miles” and the “one-way” tab. Search for only one passenger and choose “Business / First under “Class.” After searching, click on the “Calendar” tab to maximize the dates viewable. Then, filter for “Nonstop” flights.

AA only shows availability for 1 passenger, but most dates can be booked for 2 via British Airways or Iberia. Search directly with BA or Iberia from MIA, SFO, and IAD.

Booking with British Airways or Iberia
Sign up for a free account with either British Airways or Iberia Plus and log in.

Search directly with BA or Iberia. It will be easiest to search one-way at a time. Choose “Business” and the exact number of seats you want to book. You will need to search day-by-day. Plug in the exact dates you found on American’s website.

Lowest fares are for off-peak travel dates only. Peak travel (summer & holidays) costs more. Peak dates in 2024 include Jan. 1-8; Mar. 15-16, 19, 22-23, 27-31; Apr. 1, 26-27; May 1, 5.

Taxes & fees total ~$125 one-way / $290 roundtrip.

For late April – May ’24 dates, search directly on BA or Iberia. Service from SFO & IAD is seasonal, starting Apr. 2, 2024.

Destination

Madrid, Spain (MAD)

Dates
(Availability varies by city)

November – May

Airline(s)

Flying Iberia
(Booked via British Airways or Iberia)

Change & Cancellation Policies

British Airways charges a $55 change/cancellation fee for award tickets.

Iberia typically charges a $40 cancellation fee for award tickets.

Need to book a hotel? Make sure take a look of our tips on maximizing savings on hotel bookings.

Thinking about purchasing the travel insurance for a peace of mind when traveling internationally? Our tips how to to choose travel insurance policies and filing claims surely can help you a lot!

*As the award seat availability changes frequently, we cannot guarantee the seats at the time we post will still be available when you book

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Business Class Award to Australia from Dallas for 80k Miles Each Way

Vincent Robison — Thu, 18 May 2023 06:56:27 +0000

Business Class Award to Australia from Dallas, TX is available with Qantas Airlines business class bookable with American Airlines, Qantas Miles, Asia Miles, British Airways and Alaska Airlines.

Fly to Melbourne in lie-flat Qantas business class! Nonstop flights on the new route from Dallas aboard Qantas’ fancy 787-9 Dreamliner. Book ASAP – this won’t last long!

This is bookable with AA, Alaska, British Airways, and Qantas miles but availability will differ from program to program. Availability during peak season from November – December using AA, BA, or Alaska miles. Better availability booking with Qantas miles.

Includes priority boarding, checked bags, lie-flat seats, lounge access, business-class food, and champagne.

Dallas – Melbourne availability for 2 passengers (all programs except Alaska)

DFW-MEL: Sep. 1; Nov. 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 29
MEL-DFW: Sep. 3, 17; Oct. 1, 8, 29; Nov. 5, 19, 26; Dec. 10, 17, 24

Book with American Miles

AA charges 80k miles each way plus low fees of ~$25 one-way or $100 roundtrip. But may require a quick call to book (800-433-7300), usually a 5 min. wait. A few dates appear on AA.com but not all. Feed the dates above to an AA phone agent to book for you. Transfer points from Bilt to AA but be aware it may take 24 hours.

Book with Alaska miles

This is the best deal but the miles are harder to earn and the availability is more limited. Alaska charges 55k each way plus low fees of $35 one-way or $126 roundtrip. You can only book DFW-MEL on Sep. 1; Nov. 10, Dec. 1, and MEL-DFW on Sep. 3, 17; Oct. 1, 29; Nov. 26; Dec. 10, 27, 24 with Alaska miles.

Book with Qantas Miles

Qantas charges 127k miles each way and you’ll be able to book several more travel dates than what’s listed above. Taxes & fees total ~$189 one-way or $434 roundtrip. Transfer points instantly from Amex or Capital One to Qantas. Or, transfer from Citi which can take up to 48 hours.

Book with British Airways Avios or Cathay Pacific Asia Miles

You can also book these flights with 155k BA Avios plus ~$75 in fees each way (transfer instantly from Amex, Bilt, Capital One, and Chase).

Or, book with 90k Asia miles plus ~$200 in fees each way (transfer from Amex, Bilt, Capital One, or Citi – but be aware it can take up to a week) You can search & book both options online – no phone call is required.

Departure Cities
(All fares one-way, * nonstop)
Pricing via American miles

Dallas (DFW) – 80k*

Booking Instructions

Best Way to SearchFirst, search on Qantas.com to find potential availability. You’ll need to sign up for an account and log in to search.
Select “Use points,” “Flexible with dates,” and the total number of passengers. You’ll need to search roundtrip to pull up a calendar view in both directions.

After searching, scroll to the bottom and click “Search for Classic Rewards.” Then, filter to only show “Business.” Click on dates with the gold ribbons to check if those are nonstop Qantas flights.

Then, check those exact dates on British Airways to confirm availability. Not all dates shown on Qantas’ website can be booked with partner airline miles. Use the dates listed above.

Booking with American
You may need to call AA at 1-800-433-7300 to book this award if the dates above are not available. Give the agent the exact dates listed above or that you’ve found through a search with Qantas / BA.

Booking with Alaska
Search on Alaskaair.com by selecting “Use Miles” and “Award Calendar” to see the available dates. Select the exact number of passengers traveling. After searching, filter results to show “Business.” Fewer dates are bookable with Alaska miles. Use the exact dates listed in the Alaska section above.

Destination

Melbourne, Australia (MEL)

Dates
(Availability varies by miles used to book)

September – December

Airline(s)

Qantas

Change & Cancellation Policies

These fares are fully refundable with Alaska or American – simply cancel your flight online and AA or Alaska will redeposit your miles (and taxes/fees) at no cost.

Qantas charges a 5k-mile change fee or a 6k cancellation fee. No cash penalty.

Cathay Pacific charges a $50 change fee or a $120 cancellation fee.

British Airways charges a $55 change/cancellation fee.

Need to book a hotel? Make sure take a look of our tips on maximizing savings on hotel bookings.

Thinking about purchasing the travel insurance for a peace of mind when traveling internationally? Our tips how to to choose travel insurance policies and filing claims surely can help you a lot!

*As the award seat availability changes frequently, we cannot guarantee the seats at the time we post will still be available when you book

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Iberia Business Class Nonstop to Madrid from Major US Cities for 50k Avios Miles

Vincent Robison — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:21:31 +0000

Iberia Airlines has availabilities for their lie-flat business class, including summer of 2023, for 50k miles. However, for the best availabilities for 2 passengers would be from October to November of 2023. You can book this seat from British Airways Avios miles on their website. The US cities include Boston, Chicago, New York, D.C., Miami and Dallas.

The direct flight is with Iberia Airlines, and they might be going fast. However, there are still connection options with British Airways. However, you will be paying a whopping $900+ for the tax and fuel surcharge, not really worth it in my opinion.

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Maldives from 85k points each way with Qatar Airways

Vincent Robison — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:00:40 +0000

Is flying Qatar Airway‘s QSuite to heavenly destination Maldives on your bucket list? This availability is good for 1 or 2 passengers for traveling in September, October and November 2023. They are available from many major US cities, such as Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), Montreal (YUL), New York (JFK), Philadelphia (PHL), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA) and Washington, D.C. (IAD). You will need to have some Qatar Avios miles in order to search on Qatar’s website. If you are not a member of Qatar’s Privilege Club, use promo code PCSAC22 to sign up to get 4,000 Avios miles with your first flight.

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