June 17, 2026

American Airlines > Business Class With Miles > from New York to Madrid > 4+ Seats

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Miles
Cash
Normally
240000
$
4720
Now
84000
$
1960
Save
156000
$
2760

*Some Partner awards may be dynamic and differ slightly from below. The web team is working on updating the website functionality to account for new ranges in pricing.

In the meantime, please double-check all partner pricing before committing to travel or points transfer plans.

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For up to four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered off-the-chart savings right now with Alaska Airlines. We’ve seen Business Class mileage award rates as low as 100,000 miles for a round-trip ticket. If you’re planning to travel to Europe, now is the perfect time to try to snag this deal with Alaska.

Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One, and Citi’s points-to-miles transfer partnership with Cathay Pacific: New York to Madrid’s normal/everyday price can often be 240,000 miles when using British Airways miles, but if you use Amex Points partner Cathay Pacific miles, the cost can be as low as 126,000 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

Alaska Airlines is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.88¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 100% bonus buy miles promo, which runs through July 5, 2026.       

More Info on Alaska Airlines purchase promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM the U.S. TO Europe IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on American Airlines’ New York to Madrid route is $4,720 r/t; through the Alaska Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $1,960 r/t (includes about $80 in award tax), a savings of $2,760 (58%).

OR

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 purchase promo.

More Info on American Airlines Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM the U.S. TO Europe IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on American Airlines’ New York to Madrid route is $4,720 r/t; through the American Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $3,270 r/t (includes about $53 in award tax), a savings of $1,450 (31%).

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 (Madrid) 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).

Note: Availability for flying on American Airlines using Alaska Airlines miles is displayed below.​

New York
Madrid
Not flying to
New York
Madrid
? 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:

*Some Partner awards may be dynamic and differ slightly from below. The web team is working on updating the website functionality to account for new ranges in pricing.

In the meantime, please double-check all partner pricing before committing to travel or points transfer plans.

___________________________________________________________________

For up to four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered off-the-chart savings right now with Alaska Airlines. We’ve seen Business Class mileage award rates as low as 100,000 miles for a round-trip ticket. If you’re planning to travel to Europe, now is the perfect time to try to snag this deal with Alaska.

Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One, and Citi’s points-to-miles transfer partnership with Cathay Pacific: New York to Madrid’s normal/everyday price can often be 240,000 miles when using British Airways miles, but if you use Amex Points partner Cathay Pacific miles, the cost can be as low as 126,000 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

Alaska Airlines is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.88¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 100% bonus buy miles promo, which runs through July 5, 2026.       

More Info on Alaska Airlines purchase promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM the U.S. TO Europe IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on American Airlines’ New York to Madrid route is $4,720 r/t; through the Alaska Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $1,960 r/t (includes about $80 in award tax), a savings of $2,760 (58%).

OR

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 purchase promo.

More Info on American Airlines Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM the U.S. TO Europe IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on American Airlines’ New York to Madrid route is $4,720 r/t; through the American Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $3,270 r/t (includes about $53 in award tax), a savings of $1,450 (31%).

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 (Madrid) 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).

Note: Availability for flying on American Airlines using Alaska Airlines miles is displayed below.​

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