Affordable European Adventure: Discovering the Secret to Flying Business Class Return Trips to Europe for 88,000 Miles
9 Simple Steps to Unbelievable Star Alliance Award Tickets
Slash your travel expenses with All Nippon Airways Mileage Club (ANA MC)! Instead of the usual milk-toast Route via United MileagePlus, why not dive straight into the deep end and save a ton of money on your European escapades?
Unaware of ANA? Don't fret - we've got your back! This guide covers all the essentials for earning ANA Mileage Club points and effortlessly booking this bang-for-your-buck Europe business-class award ticket, broken down into 9 easy-peasy steps.
1. It's Time to Get Business Class!
This award offers remarkable value, beating the likes of American AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, and United MileagePlus. A typical business-class ticket to Europe costs around 115,000-154,000 miles round-trip, whereas ANA MC offers the same journey for just 88,000 miles! Or, for the economy-savvy, economy tickets often go for 60,000 miles or more round-trip. Yowie!
Plus, if you're interested in exploring multiple destinations, ANA allows open-jaw and stopover bookings, making your buck go even further!
Fun Fact: In ANA's eyes, Morocco belongs to Europe! Who knew that some geographical hiccups could work in our favor? 😉
2. Why It's a Freakin' Bargain
You might wonder, "What gives, ANA MC? How come your awards are so cheap?"
Well, it's all about supply and demand, my friend. Plenty of folks are jumping on the United MileagePlus bandwagon, leaving ANA to swoop in and snag some amazing deals for those who venture off the beaten track.
3. Booking Your Utopian Adventure
ANA awards can be booked online or over the phone by calling their service desk for a $25 fee. However, remember to book at least 96 hours prior to departure, as ANA does not allow same-day bookings. Also, ANA only allows round-trip bookings, so prepare to plan your journey carefully!
Here's how to book an award through ANA MC:
Step 1: Log in to Your Mileage Club Account
Log in to www.ana.com/global/en/mileageclub/home/ to get started.
Step 2: Navigate to the Award Booking Page
Once you're logged in, go to the Partner Flight Awards page and click on the "How to Apply" tab. Select the "Reservations and Applications for Partner Airline Flight Awards" button to start your booking process.
Step 3: Enter Your Trip Information
Here, enter the details for your trip, including any desired stopovers, and select flexible search options to improve your chances of finding available award space. If your dates are flexible, be sure to check the "Compare seat availability +/- 3 days" box!
Step 4: Confirm Your Travel Dates
On the search results page, view the calendar and select an average of "Seats available" travel dates. Be aware that as summer approaches, demand for flights to Europe is likely to increase, so you may have to adjust your dates accordingly.
Step 5: Pick Your Flight
After selecting your travel dates, head to the page showing the total cost and flight options. Be mindful of the carrier surcharges, as some airlines, like Austrian, Lufthansa, and Swiss, impose expensive fuel surcharges. Opt for carriers with lower surcharges, such as TAP Air Portugal, to save some extra cash!
Step 6: Compare Your Options
Analyze each itinerary's total cost, taxes, and travel time to find the best value for your experience. Take advantage of ANA's open-jaw feature to explore various destinations while keeping costs low!
Step 7: Confirm and Pay
Once you've selected your itinerary, review your booking details and proceed to pay. Always use a credit card that rewards travel points, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Citi Prestige, to maximize your earnings.
If the total costs, including taxes, are particularly high, consider using the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card to redeem miles and cover travel-related expenses, effectively eliminating any out-of-pocket costs.
4. How to Earn ANA Mileage Club Points
Fear not, for ANA is a Memberhip Rewards transfer partner. By signing up for a eligible Amex credit card, like The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, The Platinum Card® from American Express, or American Express® Gold Card, you can easily collect ANA miles for your next big adventure!
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Bottom Line
Ready for your next big European adventure? Book a 88,000-mile round-trip business-class award through ANA Mileage Club and save a bundle! Earning points is a breeze with ANA's transfer partnership with Amex Membership Rewards, making it easier than ever to fulfill your globe-trotting dreams. Happy traveling! 🌍💻🎉
Additional reporting by Andrew Kunesh.
Bonus Tips
- ANA's award chart offers competitive rates for Star Alliance partner flights, with round-trip tickets from North America to Europe costing just 55,000 miles in economy, 100,000 miles in business class, and 165,000 miles in first class[1][2].
- Maximizing business class redemptions between North America and Europe can be lucrative, as ANA does not operate direct flights and allows partners such as Air Canada, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and LOT Polish Airlines[1].
- Minimize fuel surcharges by opting for airlines with lower surcharges, such as United Airlines or Turkish Airlines[1].
- Book early and be flexible to increase your chances of finding available award space. Use ANA's calendar feature to find suitable travel dates[3].
- Utilize ANA's family account feature by booking flights for multiple family members within a two-degree relationship[3].
- To earn ANA miles rapidly and accumulate more points for future redemptions, use ANA credit cards [3] and participate in the ANA Mileage Club program.
- Embrace luxury for less by reserving ANA Mileage Club's European business-class award tickets, priced significantly lower than competitor fare at around 88,000 miles.
- ANA's cost-effective award tickets are a result of lower demand compared to other airlines like American AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, and United MileagePlus, providing a uniquevalue for travelers willing to explore outside the norm.
- To secure your European dream trip, book your award online or by calling ANA's service desk for a $25 fee, ensuring a booking at least 96 hours before departure and making round-trip plans.
- Follow these step-by-step guidelines: log in, navigate to Award Booking, enter trip details, confirm travel dates, pick your flight, compare itineraries, and confirm and pay using travel rewards credit cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige, or Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.
- Collect ANA Mileage Club points by connecting your account to eligible membership rewards credit cards like The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, The Platinum Card® from American Express, American Express® Gold Card, and stay updated with our newsletter for point maximization tips.
- Take advantage of ANA's bonus savings opportunities, including reduced mileage requirements for Star Alliance partner flights and minimizing fuel surcharges by choosing airlines like United Airlines or Turkish Airlines.
