How to Redeem American Airlines Miles for Flights to Europe
June 4, 2025
Europe is one of the most popular travel destinations for many of us living in the United States, and there are many flight options. On the other hand, there is competition for desirable flights, and award availability is dependent on multiple factors, including specific origin and destination airports, travel dates, planning horizon, types of points and miles available, number of travelers and desired class of service.
For individuals who want to use American Airlines AAdvantage miles to book travel between the U.S.
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It Is Not Too Late to Book to Europe This Summer
June 26, 2015
There's an idea that you have to book your award tickets exactly 11 months in advance or there will be no award space. Having booked tons of awards for myself and clients of the MileValue Award Booking Service at all times from 11 months to 11 hours in advance, I can tell you that that idea is a myth.
While it is an advantage to know where you want to go 11 months out and start looking, the award space on your route might open up at any time before departure as airlines adjust their award space based on how
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How to Book a Five City European Award for 15,000 United Miles
April 30, 2015
I just booked myself a five city, four country award for 15,000 United miles + $73. Let's back up a little bit before I explain my current award.
My 2013 Euro Hopper
Two years ago, I flew a Seven City, Seven Flight, Six Country Award in Europe for 12,500 United miles plus taxes.
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Award Flights to Europe Next Week and All Summer
June 25, 2014
Award space is still available on several Star Alliance flights to Europe this summer!
Tons of space is bookable with United miles, Lufthansa miles, or miles from any other Star Alliance carrier.
A lot of people are contacting the MileValue Award Booking Service saying they'd love to head to Europe this summer but are resigned to waiting until next summer if there's no space.
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Start Thinking about These Summer 2014 Flights Now
June 24, 2013
Award flights are now bookable through May 2014 with most of your miles.
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Huge Deal: 13k Miles to Europe This Summer
June 9, 2013
I've been posting about award space to Europe for this summer because that's what my Award Booking Service clients want. In that vein, Just Another Points Traveler just posted about a great deal that I have to pass on:
From New York to London--this summer--from 13,000 Membership Rewards or Ultimate Rewards plus $98.
Is It Too Late for Award Travel to Europe This Summer? Of Course Not
May 21, 2013
It's May 21, and you just realized you want to go to Europe this summer. You're not alone--that's probably the most common request my Award Booking Service is getting right now.
The good news is that finding award space to Europe this summer is still possible, especially if you are flexible.
Which routes have space? Which airlines will open up more award space?
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. ~Chinese Proverb
The best time to book an award to Europe for the summer was last fall.
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United 20% Discount on Awards to Europe and Off Peak to Europe Round Up
November 7, 2012
United has announced a 20% discount on economy class awards to Europe from January 15 to March 13, 2013:
United and United Express operated flights
Booked between now and November 15
Roundtrip economy class awards for 48k miles.
I'll break this promo down and compare it to the discounted awards to Europe being offered by American and US Airways.
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Roundtrip awards entirely on planes bearing United and United Express paint jobs between the continental US, Alaska, and Canada and Europe in economy class, flown between 1/15/13 and 3/13/13, and booked between now and 11/15/12 cost 48,000 United miles.