What’s the cheapest way to book a flight to Europe using points?

Using Flying Blue Promo Rewards or Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is often the cheapest way. Promo Rewards can drop economy redemptions to under 20,000 miles, while Virgin Atlantic offers redemptions starting at just 6,000 points one-way in economy.

Which credit card points can be transferred to book flights to Europe?

Most major programs transfer to airline partners: American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One Miles, Bilt Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy. These programs support transfers to Flying Blue, Aeroplan, Virgin Atlantic, and others.

Can I book stopovers on award flights to Europe?

Yes. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan allows a free stopover on one-way award flights, even on partner airlines like British Airways, Finnair, and Icelandair. This is a great way to visit two European cities for the price of one award.

Do Virgin Atlantic award tickets have high fees?

Virgin Atlantic charges moderate taxes and fees on award tickets, especially when flying Virgin-operated flights. However, fees can be higher when booking partners like Lufthansa or Air France in premium cabins.

Are Flying Blue Promo Rewards really worth it?

Yes. Flying Blue Promo Rewards offer significant value with limited-time discounts on select routes. Booking economy flights for 15,000–20,000 miles or business class for 50,000–55,000 miles is an excellent deal compared to standard pricing.

Andrew Kunesh

Andrew was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs but now lives in Queens, New York. He’s a lifelong traveler and took his first solo trip to San Francisco at the age of 16. Fast forward a few years, and Andrew now travels just over 100,000 miles a year, with over 40 countries, 20 travel credit cards and 3 airline statuses under his belt. Andrew was formerly a Senior Editor at The Points Guy and CNN Underscored.

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