Dreaming about sipping espresso in Milan, exploring the lakes of Northern Italy, or wandering the historic streets of Rome without paying thousands for airfare? In this episode, Travis is joined by Matt and Emily to break down some of the best ways to fly business class to Italy using points and miles. From nonstop routes to creative partner bookings, they explore multiple strategies that can help travelers reach Italy in comfort without paying business class cash prices.

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You will hear about airline alliances, sweet spots across different loyalty programs, and unique routing ideas that can open up more award availability. If flights are the biggest hurdle in planning a European trip, this conversation will help you understand how to approach your search and uncover opportunities you might have missed.

Programs and redemption examples discussed:

  • Flying Blue business class to Europe starting around 60,000 points
  • Avianca Lifemiles business class awards around 63,000 miles
  • Virgin Atlantic partner awards around 75,000 miles
  • Alaska Airlines awards around 55,000 miles
  • Delta One via partner programs for significantly fewer miles than booking direct

If Italy is on your travel wish list, this episode will help you start building the strategy to get there using points.

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