23 Secret Routes with Business Class for $1,453 to $1,912 R/T to Europe, Part I

FCF’s Sweet Redeems and Avianca’s LifeMiles give you a Business Class experience for less than the price of Premium Economy – for both U.S. and European residents – for up to six travelers on the same flight

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Are you tired of airlines that charge high mileage amounts for flights?

Are you well and truly OVER airlines that charge high taxes?

Or those that don’t offer award space availability?

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The One-Two Punch

Avianca’s LifeMiles offers frequent discounts when you buy its miles. And FCF’s Sweet Redeems is the greatest place on the internet for knowing the secret routes where LifeMiles can be redeemed cheaply.

Cheap, as in $1,453 round-trip for Business Class from the U.S to Europe.

Or from Europe TO the U.S.!

Already have a zillion points with Amex, Capital One, or Citi points programs? If so, you don’t need to buy miles. You simply need to transfer points from those programs to Avianca LifeMiles and use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to know when they can be used. Actually, read the redemption reports first and validate your particular dates with the airline BEFORE you transfer any points.

No Points? No Problem!

You can purchase LifeMiles for as low as 1.37¢ per mile during the current sale through July 26, and you can buy up to 200,000 miles (pre-bonus) annually. Need more than 200,000 miles a year? With FCF’s strategy, no problem.

Note that LifeMiles bonus deals only apply to existing LifeMiles members. If you’re not a current member, no problem. Become a LifeMiles member now so you are ready for the next sale, because they come up regularly.

FYI: The sales usually run in the middle of the month, so we’re writing this special report for:

     A) Those of you who’ve taken our advice in the past and have a  fist full of LifeMiles you can take advantage of the secret 23 routes NOW, and

    B) Those of you who will see a sale next month, will understand how lucrative it can be — and will join LifeMiles now so you’re able to buy when the next sale hits.

How Budget Premium Travelers Can Fly Business Class for $1,453

LifeMiles charges different rates at different times, ranging from 98,000 to 129,500 miles for Business Class to Europe round-trip. For example, on the New York-Lisbon route, LifeMiles normally charges 126,000 miles round-trip in Business Class, but with the current special price, the rate is 98,000 LifeMiles round-trip on partner TAP.

You can buy miles to cover this rate when they’re on sale, bringing the cost to $1,453 for the round-trip flight (includes about $100 in award tax). In 2023, that’s a pretty great R/T fare to Europe in Business Class.

It only starts with TAP; stick with me a moment and you’ll discover deals on Austrian Airlines ($1,735), Brussels Airlines ($1,841), LOT ($1,819), Lufthansa ($1,827), and SWISS ($1,645) round-trip, taxes included.

FCF’s Sweet Redeems will show you what routes have award space available by month, so you can get your trip planning started with the ranges in which you can get the best deals in the universe. Sweet, right?

More Reasons to Buy Miles Through LifeMiles

#1 You can search for availability using LifeMiles online

You just log in to your account, which only takes a few minutes to open.

#2 Low award costs for LifeMiles partner flights

United’s dynamic pricing for that same TAP ticket would charge 88,000 one-way versus LifeMiles at 98,000 round-trip.

#3 LifeMiles + Money

The LifeMiles “Miles + Money” option allows you to bring down the price for an award ticket — in miles — by paying more in cash when booking an award ticket.

#4 Low taxes for LifeMiles partner flights

Lufthansa and SWISS can charge as much as $1,973 or more in taxes alone on Business Class flights to Europe. They call them “fuel surcharges.” So much for a “free” award seat.

LifeMiles and most U.S. airlines typically don’t hit you with taxes that high (generally, they’re around $100 to $375).

#5 Miles will not expire as long as you have qualifying earning activity every 12 months, which can include purchasing LifeMiles (for a little as 20 bucks). You can do that.

LifeMiles Business Class Partner Costs and Availability

Europe in Business Class for $1,735 to $1,873 R/T (up to 68% off) on Austrian Airlines

LifeMiles charges between 116,000 and 126,000 miles round-trip in Business Class from the continental U.S. to Europe on partner Austrian Airlines. On sale, you can buy those miles for as little as 1.37 cents each, making the ticket from New York to Vienna $1,735, $1,827 from Montreal, and $1,873 from Chicago and Washington, DC, round-trip (which includes about $140 for an award tax). Compare that to flying from Chicago to Vienna in Business Class in August for $5,782. That’s a 68% savings of $3,910.

Heck, Premium Economy on Lufthansa will cost you $1,723!

Sample Savings On Austrian Airlines

Sample Availability on
Austrian Airlines
(when this strategy actually works!)

At time of research, LifeMiles had availability on partner Austrian Airlines in Business Class for up to four seats for travel in January and February both directions on these routes:

Europe in Business Class from $1,841 R/T (or up to 56% off) on Brussels Airlines

LifeMiles charges 126,000 miles round-trip in Business Class from the continental U.S. to Europe on partner Brussels Airlines. On sale, you can buy those miles for as little as 1.37 cents each, making the ticket from New York to Brussels $1,841 round-trip (which includes about $100 for an award tax). Compare that to flying Washington, DC, to Brussels in Business Class in February for $4,236. That’s a 56% savings of $2,386.

Heck, Premium Economy on United will cost you $1,663!

Sample Savings on Brussels Airlines

Sample Availability on
Brussels Airlines
(when this actually works!)

LifeMiles has availability on partner Brussels Airlines in Business Class from New York to Brussels for up to two seats for travel in January through June, both directions.

Washington, DC, to Brussels has availability for up to four seats for travel in April, May, and June, both directions. And up to six seats in June, both directions.

Europe in Business Class from $1,819 R/T (up to 55% off) on LOT Polish

Again, LifeMiles charges 126,000 miles round-trip in Business Class from the continental U.S. to Europe, but this time on partner LOT Polish. On sale, you can buy those miles for as little as 1.37 cents each, making this ticket $1,819 round-trip (includes approximately $100 for an award tax). Compare that to a flight from Chicago to Poland in Business Class in April that goes for $4,002. That’s a LOT of savings.

Heck, Premium Economy on Lufthansa will cost you $1,729!

Sample Savings on LOT Polish Airlines

Sample Availability on
LOT Polish Airlines
(when this actually works!)

LifeMiles has availability on partner LOT in Business Class from Chicago and New York to Warsaw for up to two seats for travel in January through April and beyond, both directions.

Miami to Warsaw has a handful of scattered availability for one seat. Learn about getting free connecting flights and using positioning flights.

Europe in Business Class from $1,897 R/T (or up to 61% off) on Lufthansa

LifeMiles charges 126,000 miles round-trip in Business Class from the continental U.S. to Europe on partner Lufthansa Airlines. On sale, you can buy those miles for as little as 1.37 cents each, bringing this ticket to $1,898 round-trip (which includes about $160 for an award tax). Compare that to flying from Chicago to Munich in Business Class in February for $4,903. That’s a 61% savings of $3,006.

Heck, Premium Economy on United will cost you $1,741!

Sample Savings on Lufthansa

Sample Availability on
Lufthansa Airlines
(when this actually works!)

LifeMiles has availability on partner Lufthansa in Business Class for up to four seats for close in travel on these routes:

Europe in Business Class for $1,645 R/T (OR up to 62% off) on SWISS

LifeMiles charges 112,000 miles round-trip in Business Class from New York to Zurich, 126,000 from New York to Geneva, and from Boston and Chicago to Europe on partner SWISS Airlines.

On SWISS’ New York-to-Zurich route, on sale, you can buy those miles for as little as 1.37 cents each, making this ticket $1,645 round-trip (which includes about $100 for an award tax). Compare that to flying from New York to Zurich in Business Class in February, which goes for $3,017. That’s a savings of $1,372 / 45%.

Heck, Premium Economy on United will cost you $1,779!

Sample Savings on SWISS Airlines

Sample Availability on
SWISS Airlines
(when this actually works!)

LifeMiles has availability on partner SWISS in Business Class for up to four seats for travel in both directions on their New York-to-Geneva, and Boston- and New York-to-Zurich routes.

Chicago to Zurich has just a handful of seats in both directions. Learn about getting free connecting flights and using positioning flights.

Europe in Business Class from $1,453 R/T (or up to 58% off) on TAP Portugal

LifeMiles charges 98,000 miles round-trip in Business Class from New York, 126,000 from Boston, Miami, and San Francisco, and 129,500 from Washington, DC, to Europe on partner TAP Airlines. On sale, you can buy those miles for as little as 1.37 cents each, bringing this ticket to $1,453 round-trip (which includes about $100 for an award tax). Compare that to flying from San Francisco to Lisbon in Business Class in February for $4,324. That’s a 57% savings of $1,908.

Heck, Premium Economy on United will cost you $1,356!

Sample Savings on TAP Portugal Airlines

Sample Availability on
TAP Portugal Airlines
(when this actually works!)

LifeMiles has availability on partner TAP in Business Class for up to four seats for travel January through May, both directions on their Boston-, Miami-, and Washington, DC-to-Lisbon routes, as well as up to six seats both outbound and return from Boston in May, Miami in April and May, and Washington, DC in April.

New York and San Francisco have just a handful of seats for up to four travelers in both directions. Learn about getting free connecting flights and using positioning flights.

*Note that we didn’t find any availability on partners United and SAS using LifeMiles.

How to Book LifeMiles (Avianca)

You need to log in before searching for award space. Then click on “Fly.” At this point you can search by all airlines using “Smart Search,” by “Star Alliance,” or by a certain airline. Simply put in your data and hit enter.

See you up front.