Book now: Fly business class to Europe this summer for just 50k miles each way
Ready for an utterly fantastic deal? Air France-KLM has just released a slew of business-class seats to Europe that can be booked for just 50,000 miles each way. You can book from various U.S. cities to destinations such as Barcelona, London, Paris, Rome, and Venice, to name a few.
Aside from the incredible value of the awards, the wide open travel window is just as appealing. There is availability at these low rates for some routes from now through April 2025. That means you can book a last-minute summer vacation for a family of four for as low as 187,000 points each way (depending on the age of your children). You can also lock in your trip in 2025, content in the knowledge you’ve booked first-class accommodations.
These will be gobbled up quickly, so decide which city you want to visit and start booking to take full advantage. This is an excellent way to maximize your Flying Blue rewards. But even if you don’t have Flying Blue points, Air France allows you to transfer points from American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt, Capitol One, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi to book your flights.
Related: The ultimate guide to earning and redeeming with Air France-KLM Flying Blue
Deal basics
Airlines: Air France-KLM
Routes: Round-trip business class from various U.S. cities to London, Paris, Milan, and Rome
How to book: Browse the Air France website, then book directly with the airline
Travel dates: Availability from now through April 2025.
Sample flights
European destinations that are part of this sale include:
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- Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN), Barcelona, Spain
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London, England
- Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris, France
- Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO), Rome, Italy
U.S. cities featured in this deal include:
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, MA
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Dallas, Texas
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York City, NY
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), Minneapolis, MN
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, CA
Here is the availability for flights from John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York City to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris. Just about every month had extensive flight options at just 50,000 Flying Blue miles each way.
Plenty of availability at 50k points in November as well.
Other routes have less availability, like Salt Lake City to Rome, but there are some seats still available.
We were able to find a date from New York City for just 100,000 Flying Blue miles round-trip in October (with some $572 in taxes and fees).
You have a better chance of scoring first class to Rome if you live in Boston. There is good availability in the fall from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO) for just 50k miles each-way.
Maximize your purchase
When you book this deal or any flights, be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
Bottom line
Remember to check the model of the airplane that will be flown on the routes you’re interested in to see if you’re going to enjoy Air France’s business class offering. Also, if you book Paris in this deal, be sure to read TPG’s tips for the best ways to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to the city.
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