5 Business Class Sweet Spots Under 80K Points

Flying business class is one of the best uses of credit card points — but only if you pick the right routes and programs.

1. ANA Business Class to Japan — 75K Virgin Atlantic Points

Transfer Chase UR or Amex MR to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and book ANA business class round-trip between the US and Japan. At 75,000 points round-trip, this is widely considered the single best sweet spot in the game.

2. Turkish Airlines Business to Istanbul — 45K Capital One Miles

Turkish Miles and Smiles charges just 45,000 miles for one-way business class from the US to Istanbul. Transfer from Capital One (or Citi) and enjoy one of the best business class products in the sky.

3. Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong — 70K Alaska Miles

Alaska Mileage Plan offers Cathay Pacific business class from the US to Hong Kong for 70,000 miles one-way. Cathay business class is consistently rated among the world best.

4. Air France to Paris — 55K Flying Blue Miles

Fly La Premiere or business class to Paris for as low as 55,000 Flying Blue miles one-way. Transfer from Chase, Amex, or Capital One when a promo award fare drops.

5. JAL Business to Tokyo — 60K American Miles

AAdvantage charges 60,000 miles for JAL business class to Tokyo one-way. JAL Apex Suite is one of the most private and comfortable seats in the sky.

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