February 13, 2026

Miles / Points > 2+ Seats > SWISS > Business Class > Washington to Zurich

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Miles
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Normally
310000
$
6430
Now
120000
$
2246
Save
190000
$
4184

For up to two travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $4,184/65% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash when traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One and Citi's points-to-miles transfer partnership with LifeMiles: Washington to Zurich's normal/everyday price can often be 310,000 when using United miles but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner LifeMiles miles the cost can be as low as 124,200 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

Air Canada is currently running a deal where miles can be acquired for as low as 1.48¢ each (including taxes and processing fees), through a new, up to 85% bonus buy miles promo that runs through February 16, 2026.

More Info on Air Canada Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO Europe IN BUSINESS CLASS:

The published Business Class fare on Lufthansa’s Washington to Zurich route is $6,430 r/t; through the Air Canada purchase strategy, you can pay $2,246 r/t (includes about $174 in award tax), a savings of $4,184 (65%).

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 getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (Washington) AND/OR flights from the destination (Zurich) to Europe.

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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Zurich
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No miles? No problem:

For up to two travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $4,184/65% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash when traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One and Citi's points-to-miles transfer partnership with LifeMiles: Washington to Zurich's normal/everyday price can often be 310,000 when using United miles but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner LifeMiles miles the cost can be as low as 124,200 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

Air Canada is currently running a deal where miles can be acquired for as low as 1.48¢ each (including taxes and processing fees), through a new, up to 85% bonus buy miles promo that runs through February 16, 2026.

More Info on Air Canada Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO Europe IN BUSINESS CLASS:

The published Business Class fare on Lufthansa’s Washington to Zurich route is $6,430 r/t; through the Air Canada purchase strategy, you can pay $2,246 r/t (includes about $174 in award tax), a savings of $4,184 (65%).

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 getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (Washington) AND/OR flights from the destination (Zurich) to Europe.

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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