Discovering the Most Affordable Business Class Airline Rewards for Travel to Europe
Frequent flyers and travel enthusiasts alike are always on the lookout for the most cost-effective ways to upgrade their flights to business class. This article explores various options for flying business class from the USA to Europe using points and miles.
One of the most popular transfer partners for American Express Membership Rewards is ANA, offering a 1:1 ratio. However, it's worth noting that ANA charges 88,000 miles for a round-trip between North America and Europe. While this might seem steep, partnering with United Airlines, Air Canada, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SAS, Swiss, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, and more can help you find more affordable options.
If you're a fan of Virgin Atlantic, their Flying Club mileage program partners with Delta Airlines. Through this partnership, you can fly Delta One business class from the U.S. to Europe for 50,000 Flying Club miles each way. However, to get the lowest out-of-pocket costs, avoid flying to or from the United Kingdom.
Iberia, another airline with a strong presence in the region, offers some of the cheapest business class flights. The cheapest way to fly Business Class from the USA to Europe using Iberia Avios is to book a round-trip Iberia Business Class ticket to the US East Coast for 81,000 Avios total, approximately 40,500 Avios each way, with relatively low taxes and fees. You can also use a British Airways Amex 2-4-1 companion voucher to halve the Avios cost per person.
Delta's prices for business class flights to Europe can vary widely, with some starting at 75,000 miles one-way. If you're a member of Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club, you can take advantage of their partnership with Delta Airlines to fly business class for 50,000 Flying Club miles each way.
For those who prefer British Airways, their award chart is distance-based. You can take advantage of the short flights between the northeast United States and Ireland to pay just 50,000 Avios one-way on Aer Lingus. However, Aer Lingus award flights can't be booked on British Airways' website. Instead, you'll need to connect your British Airways Executive Club account to the Avios website to search and book.
Lastly, if you're looking for the cheapest out-of-pocket costs, using United flights whenever possible when booking with ANA Mileage Club is recommended.
In conclusion, points and miles can be valuable for flights, especially for business class. By understanding the various airline partnerships and award charts, you can find the most cost-effective ways to upgrade your flights and enjoy a comfortable journey across the Atlantic.
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