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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel. Additionally, keep in mind that discounted partner fares may not earn miles with US-based carriers.
Airline: American Airlines, British Airways, and Air Berlin
Route: US Cities to Europe
Cost: $415+ round-trip in economy
Dates: September 2016 – March 2017 (excludes Christmas and New Year’s)
Booking Link: Orbitz
Pay With: American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire Preferred
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Washington, D.C. (DCA) to Zurich (ZRH) for $415 round-trip on American in January:
San Francisco (SFO) to Brussels (BRU) for $471 round-trip on British Airways in September:
Newark (EWR) to Berlin (TXL) for $491 round-trip on Oneworld Carriers in December:
Houston (IAH) to Vienna (VIE) for $496 round-trip on British Airways in February:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
If you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
Source: thepointsguy.com