For up to two travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $3,073/59% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 139,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices when traveling to/from the U.S.
Sample Savings via American Express and Chase points-to-miles transfer partnership with Iberia: New York to Madrid’s normal/everyday price can often be 220,000 miles when using American Airlines miles, but if you use Amex Rewards points-to-miles transfer partner Iberia, the cost can be as low as 81,000 miles round-trip.
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.
The published Business Class fare on Iberia’s New York to Madrid route is $5,220 r/t; through the Alaska Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $2,147 r/t (includes about $79 in award tax), a savings of $3,073 (59%).
American Airlines is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 2.26¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 40% discount mileage purchase promo.
More info on American Airlines purchase promotion.
The published Business Class fare on Iberia’s New York to Madrid route is $5,220 r/t; through the American Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $2,903 r/t (includes about $304 in award tax), a savings of $2,317 (44%).
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 using Iberia miles is displayed below.
For up to two travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $3,073/59% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 139,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices when traveling to/from the U.S.
Sample Savings via American Express and Chase points-to-miles transfer partnership with Iberia: New York to Madrid’s normal/everyday price can often be 220,000 miles when using American Airlines miles, but if you use Amex Rewards points-to-miles transfer partner Iberia, the cost can be as low as 81,000 miles round-trip.
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.
The published Business Class fare on Iberia’s New York to Madrid route is $5,220 r/t; through the Alaska Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $2,147 r/t (includes about $79 in award tax), a savings of $3,073 (59%).
American Airlines is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 2.26¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 40% discount mileage purchase promo.
More info on American Airlines purchase promotion.
The published Business Class fare on Iberia’s New York to Madrid route is $5,220 r/t; through the American Airlines purchase strategy, you can pay $2,903 r/t (includes about $304 in award tax), a savings of $2,317 (44%).
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 using Iberia miles is displayed below.