The Big Picture
We’re seeing outstanding business class award availability to Europe for summer 2026, with departures from ATL, BOS, DTW, EWR, IAD, JFK, MIA, and ORD to a wide range of destinations including AMS, CDG, FCO, MAD, MXP, FRA, ZRH, ATH, BCN, LIS, OSL, PRG, VCE, and many more. Most itineraries connect through CDG, AMS, or LHR, with flights operated by Air France, KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic. Travel is available throughout July and August 2026, with 2+ seats on most routes and some showing up to 9 seats, making this an excellent opportunity for couples and families.
Award pricing ranges from 58,500–76,500 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points one way in business class, with taxes and fees running approximately $291–$334 outbound and $384–$575 on the return, depending on routing. However, a current 40% transfer bonus from Chase to Virgin Atlantic (February 14–28, 2026) significantly improves the value. By dividing the standard redemption rate by 1.4, the effective cost drops to approximately 42,000–55,000 points, an exceptional price for peak summer business class to Europe.
Before transferring points, confirm availability on Virgin Atlantic’s website and then call to ensure the space is not phantom. Once the agent verifies the seats are available, you can transfer your points while on the phone and complete the booking. If you don’t have Chase points available, consider checking Flying Blue for additional award availability.
Available Dates
Outbound
BOS to ATH
Aug: 11
BOS to CDG
Aug: 2, 3, 10, 11
BOS to CPH
Aug: 10
BOS to FCO/MXP
Aug: 3, 10, 11
BOS to MAD
Aug: 2, 3, 10
BOS to NCE
Aug: 10, 11
DTW to AMS/FCO/FRA/MUC
Aug: 4, 11
DTW to CDG
Aug: 3, 4, 11
EWR to ARN
July: 27
Aug: 5, 8, 9, 12
EWR to CDG
Aug: 8-11
EWR to CPH
Aug: 5, 8, 9, 11, 12
EWR to OSL
July: 27
Aug: 5, 8, 9, 12
IAD to AMS
July: 18
IAD to CDG
July: 26-29
Aug: 2-4, 6, 9-12
IAD to CPH
Aug: 9
IAD to FCO
July: 18, 31
Aug: 6, 9, 11, 12
IAD to MXP
July: 31
Aug: 6, 9, 11
JFK to AMS
July: 27
Aug: 4, 11, 12
JFK to ARN/BCN/BER/ZRH
July: 27
Aug: 4, 9-12
JFK to ATH/MXP
Aug: 4, 9-13
JFK to BOD
Aug: 2, 4, 8
JFK to BRU
July: 27
JFK to CDG
Aug: 5, 8, 10-13
JFK to CPH
Aug: 4, 9, 10-12
JFK to FCO
July: 27
Aug: 4, 8-12
JFK to FLR
Aug: 4, 8-10, 12
JFK to FRA
Aug: 4, 10-12
JFK to GVA
July: 27
Aug: 4, 11
JFK to LIS
Aug: 4, 8-13
JFK to MAD
Aug: 4, 9-12
JFK to MUC/PRG
July: 27
Aug: 9-13
JFK to NAP
July: 27
Aug: 4, 8, 10, 11
JFK to NCE
July: 27
Aug: 4, 9-11, 13
JFK to OPO
July: 27
Aug: 9-12
JFK to OSL
Aug: 9-11
JFK to VCE
Aug: 4, 12, 13
Return
AMS to ATL
Aug: 5, 11, 12, 19
AMS to BOS
Aug: 5, 10-12, 18, 19
AMS to IAD
Aug: 5, 11, 12
AMS to JFK
July: 15
Aug: 7, 11, 12, 18
AMS to MIA
Aug: 26
AMS to ORD
Aug: 12, 26
ARN to EWR
July: 22
Aug: 4, 6, 7
ARN to JFK
Aug: 7, 11, 12
ARN to MIA
Aug: 25
ATH to BOS
Aug: 10
ATH to JFK
July: 16, 22, 24, 27
Aug: 7, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 31
BCN to BOS
Aug: 11
BCN/BRU to JFK
Aug: 12
BER to JFK
Aug: 6, 7, 11, 12
BOD to JFK
July: 15
Aug: 6, 7
CDG to BOS
Aug: 7, 11, 18, 19
CDG to EWR
July: 22, 28
Aug: 7, 12
CDG to IAD
Aug: 19
CDG to JFK
Aug: 6, 12
CDG/FCO to ORD
Aug: 26
CPH to BOS
Aug: 6, 10, 11, 12
CPH to EWR
July: 22, 28
Aug: 7, 12
CPH to IAD
July: 21, 23
Aug: 11, 19, 25
CPH/FCO/PRG/ZRH to JFK
Aug: 6, 12
CPH to ORD
Aug: 12, 26
CTA to JFK
July: 23, 29
Aug: 12, 20
FCO/MAD/MXP to BOS
Aug: 11
FCO to IAD
Aug: 5, 11
FLR to JFK
July: 16
Aug: 6
FRA to JFK
Aug: 7, 11, 12
GVA/MXP to JFK
Aug: 12
LIS to JFK
July: 15, 16, 24
Aug: 6, 7, 10-12, 16, 19, 21, 31
MAD to JFK
Aug: 11, 12
MUC to JFK
July: 16
Aug: 6, 7, 12
MXP to IAD
July: 21
Aug: 5
NAP to JFK
July: 22
Aug: 4, 5, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26
NCE to JFK
July: 16
Aug: 6
OPO to JFK
July: 15, 16, 24
Aug: 7, 10, 12, 19, 21, 24
OSL to EWR
July: 22, 28
Aug: 4, 7, 12
OSL to JFK
July: 29
Aug: 6, 7
VCE to JFK
Aug: 6
