January 8, 2026

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Miles
Cash
Normally
350000
$
5620
Now
125000
$
2983
Save
225000
$
2637

For up to four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $2,637/47% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 225,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via Amex’s points-to-miles transfer partnership with All Nippon: Paris to Abu Dhabi’s normal/everyday price can often be 350,000+ when using American miles, but if you use Amex points partner All Nippon Airways miles, the cost can be as low as 168,000 miles round-trip.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

American Airlines is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 2.25¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 40% discount mileage purchase promo, if you need to top-off.

More info on American Airlines purchase promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM EUROPE TO THE MIDDLE EAST IN First Class with American:

The published First Class fare on Etihad’s Paris to Abu Dhabi route is $5,620 r/t; through American’s purchase strategy, you can pay $2,983 r/t (includes about $161 in award tax), a savings of $2,637 (47%).

New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.

More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points).

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Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi
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No miles? No problem:

For up to four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $2,637/47% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 225,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via Amex’s points-to-miles transfer partnership with All Nippon: Paris to Abu Dhabi’s normal/everyday price can often be 350,000+ when using American miles, but if you use Amex points partner All Nippon Airways miles, the cost can be as low as 168,000 miles round-trip.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

American Airlines is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 2.25¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 40% discount mileage purchase promo, if you need to top-off.

More info on American Airlines purchase promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM EUROPE TO THE MIDDLE EAST IN First Class with American:

The published First Class fare on Etihad’s Paris to Abu Dhabi route is $5,620 r/t; through American’s purchase strategy, you can pay $2,983 r/t (includes about $161 in award tax), a savings of $2,637 (47%).

New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.

More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points).

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