February 19, 2026

320,000 Miles / Points R/T > First Class > 2 Seats > Etihad Airways > New York to Abu Dhabi

Option 1
Option 2
Pay with
Miles
Cash
Normally
1489000
$
10400
Now
230000
$
5742
Save
1259000
$
4658

For up to two travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $4,658/45% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 1.259.000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One and Chase’s points-to-miles transfer partnership with Etihad Airways: New York to Abu Dhabi's normal/everyday price can often be 1.489,000 miles when using Air Canada miles, but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner Etihad Airways miles, the cost can be as low as 320,000 miles.

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.

More info on American Airlines purchase promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO THE MIDDLE EAST IN FIRST Class:

The published First Class fare on Etihad Airways New York to Abu Dhabi route is $10,400 r/t; through the American Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $5,742 r/t (includes about $567 in award tax), a savings of $4,658 (45%).

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 (New York) AND/OR flights from the destination (Abu Dhabi) to the Middle East.

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
? Depending on the program, you may qualify for free connecting flights to and from your deal route airports.
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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 $4,658/45% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 1.259.000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One and Chase’s points-to-miles transfer partnership with Etihad Airways: New York to Abu Dhabi's normal/everyday price can often be 1.489,000 miles when using Air Canada miles, but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner Etihad Airways miles, the cost can be as low as 320,000 miles.

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.

More info on American Airlines purchase promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO THE MIDDLE EAST IN FIRST Class:

The published First Class fare on Etihad Airways New York to Abu Dhabi route is $10,400 r/t; through the American Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $5,742 r/t (includes about $567 in award tax), a savings of $4,658 (45%).

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 (New York) AND/OR flights from the destination (Abu Dhabi) to the Middle East.

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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