40% to 60% Off to Asia and Europe with Oneworld and Star Alliance
From now through August or September, depending on the carrier, there are big mileage discounts being dangled. It’s times like these that having a mileage warchest pays off. Here’s a rundown of the best deals.
Europe: 40% off Business Class Upgrades
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines, both Starwood point-transfer partners, are offering Business Class tickets to Germany and Austria from the U.S. and Canada for 30,000 miles one-way—to a 40% discount. You can get it by transferring 50,000 Starwood points to Lufthansa’s Miles&More program, as the 10,000 point transfer bonus brings the total to 60,000. Sample upgradeable round-trip fares start as low as $940 (plus taxes) from New York to Frankfurt or Vienna. Valid now through Aug. 31. Who should book it: United and Continental members who, for a few more miles, want to upgrade without paying the $1,000 surcharge while still earning 100% redeemable miles. More Information: Miles&More Special Offer Link
Asia: Up to 60% off Business Class Upgrades
Japan Airlines, a Starwood point-transfer partner, is offering an upgrade to Business Class for as few as 20,000 miles round-trip, a savings of 60%, from Chicago, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Vancouver—that is up to 40,000 fewer miles than most major U.S. carriers require. Get it by transferring 20,000 Starwood points, or purchase 20,000 Starpoints for only $700 and then transfer. Upgradable fares start as low as $1,300 from New York to Tokyo. Valid now through Sept. 30. More information: Japan Airlines Special Offer Link
All Nippon Airways, an Amex Rewards and Starwood transfer partner, is offering an upgrade for 20,000 miles round-trip, a savings of 50%, from Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Get it by transferring 20,000 Starpoints, the 5,000-point transfer bonus gives you enough for a round-trip upgrade from LAX or SFO; or purchase 25,000 points from Amex’s Membership Rewards for only $625 and transfer them. Valid now through Sept. 30. Upgradeable fares from LAX and SFO to Tokyo start at $1,310 round-trip. More information: All Nippon Airlines Special Offer Link