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Air France/KLM Flying Blue is showing solid Business Class award space from Scandinavia to multiple US gateways with Scandinavian Airlines, including New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, and San Francisco.

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Routes with availability

70,300 Flying Blue miles
• CPH-BOS: 5/20, 5/24, 5/29, 6/7, 7/27

70,600 Flying Blue miles
• OSL-JFK: 5/23, 5/28

70,800 Flying Blue miles
• OSL-EWR: 5/28, 5/29

73,800 Flying Blue miles
• CPH-JFK: 5/22, 5/29, 6/2, 6/10

81,800 Flying Blue miles
• CPH-ORD: 5/21, 5/22, 5/23, 7/15, 7/17

88,200 Flying Blue miles
• CPH-ATL: 5/22, 5/23, 5/28, 5/29

93,200 Flying Blue miles
• CPH-SEA: 5/22, 5/23, 5/24, 6/9

105,100 Flying Blue miles
• CPH-SFO: 5/22, 6/1

Notes

• Flying Blue pricing is dynamic and can change rapidly
• Scandinavian departure points often price lower than major Western European hubs
• Business Class pricing starts from just 70k miles to the US East Coast
• Flying Blue transfer partners include American Express, Chase, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt
• Flying Blue is currently recovering from a previous outage, so some availability may already be gone

KLM Business Class award space is available from multiple North American cities to Amsterdam, including West Coast and Midwest departures.

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Routes with availability

60,000 Flying Blue miles
• MSP-AMS: 5/28, 6/3, 12/9, 1/1
• SLC-AMS: 6/29, 7/26
• IAD-AMS: 8/16
• BOS-AMS: 8/8, 8/10
• ORD-AMS: 12/31, 1/14
• PDX-AMS: 1/25, 2/8

Notes

• All flights are nonstop in long-haul lie-flat Business Class
• Flying Blue monthly transfer bonuses can make these redemptions even cheaper
• Amsterdam is one of the best SkyTeam hubs for Europe connections
• Availability from Portland and Salt Lake City is especially rare
• Transfer partners include American Express, Chase, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt

Nonstop Brussels Airlines Business Class award space is available from Washington DC to Brussels across summer and fall 2026.

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Routes with availability

60,000 Aeroplan points
• IAD-BRU: 5/19, 6/1, 6/3, 6/10, 7/27, 8/3, 8/12, 8/14, 8/16, 8/17, 8/19, 8/21, 8/22, 8/23, 10/4

Notes

• All flights are nonstop in long-haul lie-flat Business Class
• Brussels is a strong Star Alliance hub for onward Europe connections
• Summer availability is especially strong in August
• Brussels Airlines Business Class partner space is not commonly available through Aeroplan
• Transfer partners include American Express, Chase, Capital One, and Citi

SWISS Business Class award space is available from Zurich and Geneva to multiple US gateways with wide-open dates through spring 2027.

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Routes with availability

60,000 Aeroplan points

• ZRH-JFK: 5/24, 5/25, 5/27, 5/28, 5/29, 6/2, 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 10/15, 10/13, 11/6, 11/10, 11/11, 11/12, 12/7, 12/8, 12/9, 12/10, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 1/19, 1/20, 1/23, 1/26, 1/27, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4, 2/18, 2/19, 2/20, 2/23, 2/27, 3/1, 3/2, 3/3, 3/4, 3/5

• ZRH-EWR: 5/24, 5/27, 6/5, 6/6, 10/14, 11/7, 11/10, 11/11, 11/12, 11/13, 12/7, 12/8, 12/9, 12/10, 12/11, 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 1/19, 1/20, 1/23, 1/25, 1/26, 1/27, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4, 2/18, 2/19, 2/20, 2/22, 2/23, 2/27, 3/1, 3/2, 3/3, 3/4, 3/5, 3/6

• ZRH-BOS: 5/21, 5/22, 5/23, 5/24, 5/25, 9/17, 9/18, 10/9, 10/22, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 12/7, 12/8, 12/9, 12/10, 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 1/20, 1/21, 1/22, 1/26, 1/27, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4, 2/18, 2/23, 3/2, 3/3, 3/4

• GVA-JFK: 5/21, 5/22, 5/23, 5/25, 5/26, 5/27, 5/29, 5/30, 6/2, 6/3, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7, 6/9, 6/10, 10/1, 10/2, 10/7, 10/9, 10/15, 10/25, 10/26, 11/3, 11/6, 11/7, 11/9, 11/10, 11/11, 11/12, 11/13, 12/8, 12/9, 12/10, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 1/20, 1/21, 1/22, 1/23, 1/25, 1/26, 1/27, 2/3, 2/4, 2/18, 2/23, 2/24, 3/2, 3/3, 3/4, 3/5

Notes

• SWISS Business Class partner award space is extremely rare
• All flights are nonstop in long-haul lie-flat Business Class
• Zurich and Geneva are excellent gateways for onward Europe connections
• Aeroplan keeps taxes and fees relatively low compared to other Star Alliance programs
• Transfer partners include American Express, Chase, Capital One, and Citi

Nonstop TAP Air Portugal Business Class award space is available from multiple East Coast gateways to Lisbon with low taxes and strong winter and spring availability.

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Routes with availability

60,000 Aeroplan points + USD 57
• EWR-LIS: 11/7, 1/22, 1/31, 3/1, 3/2, 3/4
• JFK-LIS: 1/22, 3/2
• BOS-LIS: 11/30

74,000 Aeroplan points + USD 57
• EWR-LIS: 11/7, 1/22, 1/31, 3/1, 3/2, 3/4
• JFK-LIS: 1/22, 3/2
• BOS-LIS: 11/30

Notes

• All flights are nonstop in lie-flat Business Class
• Taxes are low at just USD 57 one-way
• TAP Portugal often releases excellent Aeroplan availability during off-peak periods
• Newark currently has the strongest availability concentration
• Transfer partners include American Express, Chase, Capital One, and Citi

SWISS Business Class award space is wide open from multiple North American cities to Zurich and Geneva, including peak summer dates and early 2027 availability.

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Routes with availability

60,000 Aeroplan points
• BOS-ZRH: 5/23, 5/24, 6/1, 8/18, 10/13, 1/24, 1/25, 1/26, 1/27, 1/30, 1/31, 2/1, 2/3, 2/6, 2/7, 2/8, 2/9
• EWR-ZRH: 5/23, 8/15, 8/16, 10/26, 11/9, 11/10, 1/24, 1/25, 1/26, 1/27, 1/30, 1/31, 2/7, 2/8, 2/9
• JFK-ZRH: 5/28, 5/29, 7/7, 7/11, 7/13, 7/14, 8/25, 10/26, 1/24, 1/25, 1/26, 1/27, 1/30, 1/31, 2/1, 2/3, 2/6, 2/7, 2/8, 2/9
• JFK-GVA: 5/24, 5/25, 5/27, 5/28, 5/29, 6/1, 6/28, 7/5, 7/21, 7/23, 7/26, 7/28, 8/13, 8/30, 8/31, 9/6, 9/20, 10/4, 10/11, 10/14, 10/26, 10/29, 11/1, 11/9, 11/10, 11/11, 1/24, 1/25, 1/26, 1/30, 1/31, 2/3, 2/4, 2/6, 2/7, 2/8, 2/9, 2/10

70,000 Aeroplan points
• IAD-ZRH: 7/9, 7/11, 7/12, 7/19, 7/20, 7/21, 7/23, 7/24, 7/25, 7/26, 7/27, 8/8, 8/9, 8/10, 8/11, 8/12, 8/14, 8/15, 8/17, 8/29
• ORD-ZRH: 7/14, 7/20, 7/25, 7/26, 8/10, 8/16
• YYZ-ZRH: 7/12, 7/19, 7/21, 7/25
• MIA-ZRH: 8/10, 8/11, 8/16, 8/17, 10/4, 10/5, 10/7, 10/13, 10/20, 10/25, 10/26, 10/27

Notes

• SWISS Business Class space is extremely rare to book with partner miles
• Aeroplan avoids the massive fuel surcharges often seen through other Star Alliance programs
• Zurich and Geneva work well for broader Europe connections
• Summer availability is especially strong from IAD, JFK, and MIA
• Transfer partners include American Express, Chase, Capital One, and Citi

Wide open Business Class award space is showing across multiple Virgin Atlantic routes to London and Manchester, including some rare sub-35k pricing.

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Routes with availability

29,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• ATL-MAN: 1/13, 1/19, 1/26, 1/27, 2/3, 2/9, 2/16, 2/17, 2/23, 3/9
• IAD-LHR: 1/20, 1/26, 1/27, 2/2, 2/3, 2/9, 2/10

32,000 points
• MIA-LHR: 10/20

35,000 points
• ATL-MAN: 6/30, 7/28, 3/23, 3/24
• MBJ-LHR: 6/21
• TPA-LHR: 7/3, 7/4
• MCO-MAN: 7/6, 7/27, 7/28, 8/3, 8/4, 8/5, 8/10
• JFK-LHR: 7/7, 7/8, 7/14, 7/15, 7/28, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26
• MCO-LHR: 7/13, 8/3
• MIA-LHR: 10/27
• BOS-LHR: 3/30

Notes

• Lowest pricing starts at 29k points in Business Class
• Strong value for nonstop flights to London and Manchester
• Virgin Atlantic pricing changes fast and many dates were seen within hours
• Transfer partners include American Express, Chase, Capital One, and Citi
• UK routes can still have high taxes and surcharges

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Routes with availability

FRA–EWR | 5/13 — 90,000 Aeroplan points
MUC–BOS | 5/13, 5/14 — 90,000 Aeroplan points

Notes

• Lufthansa First Class is one of the hardest premium products to book with points.
• Expect access to the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt on eligible departures.
• 90k Aeroplan points for transatlantic First Class is excellent value.
• Aeroplan partners with Amex, Chase, Capital One, and Bilt.
• These seats often disappear quickly.

Aer Lingus business class wide open using Alaska Mileage Plan miles. Pricing starts at just 45K.

Routes with availability:
45,000 Alaska miles + ~$19–$100

DUB–BOS — 5/13, 8/12, 8/19, 8/21, 8/22, 8/23, 8/25, 8/26
DUB–JFK — 5/15, 5/28, 6/10, 7/22, 7/23, 7/24, 7/27, 7/28, 7/29
DUB–IAD — 5/13, 5/15, 5/20, 5/22, 5/25, 5/26, 5/27, 5/28, 5/29
DUB–PHL — 5/19, 5/20
SNN–JFK — 5/12, 5/28, 6/9, 6/18, 6/22, 6/29, 7/16
SNN–BOS — 7/10, 7/27, 8/19, 9/2, 9/3, 9/4, 9/10

Higher pricing also showing:
55,000 miles — DUB–ORD, DUB–SEA, DUB–MCO
70,000 miles — DUB–SFO

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Notes:
45K is the sweet spot. One of the cheapest transatlantic business class redemptions available.
Wide availability from both Dublin (DUB) and Shannon (SNN). Easy positioning from Europe.
Low taxes compared to BA. No major surcharges.
Alaska allows stopovers even on one-way awards. Strong leverage if you want to build multi-city trips.
Aer Lingus space via Alaska can be inconsistent. If you see 45K, book it.

American Airlines is showing long-haul premium cabin space to Australia using American AAdvantage miles.

Routes with availability:

Business Class
93,500 AAdvantage miles + ~$50–$100
LAX–SYD — 5/31

128,500 miles
LAX–SYD — 5/27, 6/16

First Class
110,000 AAdvantage miles + ~$50–$100
LAX–MEL — 5/23

119,500 miles
LAX–SYD — 5/31

138,500 miles
LAX–SYD — 5/27, 6/16

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Notes:
93.5K in business is the best value here. That’s close to saver level for US–Australia.
110K in first to MEL is strong. Rare to see true long-haul F at that level.
AA pricing is variable now. Big swings between 93.5K and 128.5K+. Be selective.
Taxes stay low. No fuel surcharges.