AA Business Class To Madrid, Up To 4 Seats
Hello again from Singapore!
On the heals of American business class award space to Barcelona, we have some space to Madrid from New York and Charlotte.
Personally, I love Madrid and can't wait to go back. Great food, wine, history, etc. It's hard to go wrong. Check out the famous cocktail bar Salmon Guru, go on a food tour, and just explore!
While including a connection can increase the award rate, I'm seeing additional dates with availability. American is weird like that.
Check out my latest post: How I Booked Singapore Suites
Now, let's get into it!
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Straight To The Points:
Routes: JFK/MIA/ORD/PHL-CDG
Operating airline: American Airlines
Class of service: Business class
Dates: January - March 2024
Seats available: 2 (up to 4)
Cabin layout: 1-2-1
Book with (per person, one-way):
- *American AAdvantage:
- One-way: From 78,000 miles
- Round-trip: From 122,000 miles
Some of the award space is available via partner programs:
- *Alaska Mileage Plan: 57,500 miles
- British Airways Executive Club:
- JFK: 62,000 Avios
- CLT: 77,260 Avios
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: From 63,000 miles
- Etihad Guest:
- JFK/PHL: 80,000 miles
- ORD/MIA: 100,000 miles
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: 68,400 points
*No surcharges
Taxes/fees (per person):
- From US: $5.60
- From MAD: $138.30
- Surcharges: $950 each direction
Alaska has a $12.50 partner award fee per person per direction. Qantas doesn't pass on all of the surcharges. I don't believe Cathay does either.
Bank transfer partners:
- Alaska: Marriott
- American: Bilt, Marriott
- British Airways: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Marriott
- Cathay Pacific: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Citi, Marriott
- Qantas: Amex, Capital One, Citi, Marriott
- Qatar Airways: Citi, Marriott
Check out the current airline transfer bonuses.
Let me know if you book!
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Available Dates
JFK-CDG
December: 2, 4, 11, 12
January: 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29, 31
February: 5, 7, 12-15, 19-21, 26-28
March:4-6, 11, 12, 18, 25, 26
CDG–JFK
December: 2, 4, 6-9, 12-15, 18, 20, 21, 26
January: 11, 18, 22-25, 29, 30
February: 1, 5, 6, 8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29
March: 5-7, 12, 14, 19, 26-28
April: 3, 24
MIA-CDG
December: 5, 6
January: 22, 29, 31
February: 5, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20
CDG-MIA
December: 5, 7
January: 11, 18, 25, 30
February: 6, 8, 12, 13, 20, 27, 29
March: 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26
ORD-CDG
December: 6, 31
January: 1, 2
CDG-ORD
December: 5, 6, 13, 16, 20
PHL-CDG
December: 12, 13
January: 2, 9-11, 29, 31
February: 1, 5, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
March: 3-5, 11, 12, 19
CDG-PHL
December: 6, 7, 18-20, 24-26
January: 9-12, 15, 30, 31
February: 1, 5-8, 12, 13, 15, 20, 22, 26, 27, 29
March: 3-7, 11-14, 18-21, 27, 28
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Flight Experience
American operates a Boeing 777 out of JFK and MIA. Business class is arranged in a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone cabin layout so each seat is lie-flat and has direct aisle access. All things considered, it's nice seat.
Flights out of ORD and PHL are on a Boeing 787. The cabin layout is 1-2-1 and some seats are rear facing. Many consider the 777 to be a nicer experience.
You may prefer to eat at the Greenwich Lounge (JFK) or the Flagship Lounge (MIA/ORD). Inflight service can be a mixed bag but American has a solid selection of entertainment options to keep you occupied.
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Best Ways To Book
Cathay: Solid Rate, Reduced Surcharges, Easy To Earn
Cathay just devalued its award chart, but the business class rate to Europe on oneworld partners only increased by 2,000 miles. That means you can book a one-way award for 63,000 miles. You can transfer points from Amex, Bilt, Capital One, and Citi.
Qantas: Solid Rate, Reduced Surcharges, Easy To Earn
Qantas isn't usually a great option, but 68,400 points to/from Europe is a solid one-way business class award rate especially when you consider that you can transfer Amex, Capital One, and Citi points.
Alaska: Great Rate, No Surcharges
While Alaska miles are tough to earn, you can book for only 57,500 miles one-way and you won't be on the hook for any surcharges.
American: Solid Rate, No Surcharges
If you have American miles or Bilt points, you can book most dates with 78,000 miles one-way or round-trip for 130,000 miles. A few dates are available for 122,400 miles round-trip. Like Alaska, you won't be on the hook for surcharges.
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How To Book
- Go to AA's site
- Select Advanced / Multi-city search (just click this link)
- Select Redeem miles
- Select One way or Round trip
- Enter From & To cities
- Select departure date(s)
- Choose the number of passengers
- Select Class as Business/First
- Click Search
- Select Calendar to see other dates
Call to book with:
- Cathay Pacific: 833-933-2244
- Etihad Guest: 877-690-0767
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Final Thoughts
It's great to see American releasing business class award space to France. It's a country that has so much to offer. Whether you stay in Paris or venture out to the champagne region, you won't be disappointed.
Happy booking!
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