{"id":119596,"date":"2024-08-19T18:00:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T18:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/19\/fly-united-business-class-from-new-york-to-paris-for-only-60k-miles-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-08-19T18:00:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T18:00:33","slug":"fly-united-business-class-from-new-york-to-paris-for-only-60k-miles-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/19\/fly-united-business-class-from-new-york-to-paris-for-only-60k-miles-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Fly United business class from New York to Paris for only 60K miles &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been dreaming of Paris during the holiday season, you&#8217;ll want to take advantage of this business-class bargain on United Airlines flights between the New York City area and Paris.<\/p>\n<p>Several dates in December, January and February display availability for business-class flights for as few as 80,000 United MileagePlus miles. If you redeem your miles through another <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/star-alliance-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Star Alliance<\/a> carrier \u2014 like Air Canada, Avianca or Singapore Airlines \u2014 there are numerous alternative booking options for as few as 60,000 miles on the same United-operated flights.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to book this deal so you can see the City of Light in a whole new light this winter:<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"deal-basics\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Deal basics<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Airline<\/strong>: United Airlines<\/p>\n<p><strong>Routes:<\/strong> From Newark to Paris<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to book:<\/strong> Directly with your preferred <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/programs-booking-star-alliance-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Star Alliance<\/a> airline, such as Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Avianca, Singapore Airlines or United Airlines<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book by:<\/strong> ASAP for the best availability<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel dates: <\/strong>December 2024 through February 2025<\/p>\n<p>This deal was first spotted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thepremiumpassport\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Premium Passport<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"sample-flights\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Sample flights<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/A-United-Airlines-Boeing-737-Max-9-airplane-is-pushed-back-from-a-gate-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-in-Newark-New-Jersey_Angus-MordantBloomberg-via-Getty-Images.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/A-United-Airlines-Boeing-737-Max-9-airplane-is-pushed-back-from-a-gate-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-in-Newark-New-Jersey_Angus-MordantBloomberg-via-Getty-Images.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/A-United-Airlines-Boeing-737-Max-9-airplane-is-pushed-back-from-a-gate-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-in-Newark-New-Jersey_Angus-MordantBloomberg-via-Getty-Images.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/A-United-Airlines-Boeing-737-Max-9-airplane-is-pushed-back-from-a-gate-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-in-Newark-New-Jersey_Angus-MordantBloomberg-via-Getty-Images.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/A-United-Airlines-Boeing-737-Max-9-airplane-is-pushed-back-from-a-gate-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-in-Newark-New-Jersey_Angus-MordantBloomberg-via-Getty-Images.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/A-United-Airlines-Boeing-737-Max-9-airplane-is-pushed-back-from-a-gate-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-in-Newark-New-Jersey_Angus-MordantBloomberg-via-Getty-Images.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/A-United-Airlines-Boeing-737-Max-9-airplane-is-pushed-back-from-a-gate-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-in-Newark-New-Jersey_Angus-MordantBloomberg-via-Getty-Images.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/A-United-Airlines-Boeing-737-Max-9-airplane-is-pushed-back-from-a-gate-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-in-Newark-New-Jersey_Angus-MordantBloomberg-via-Getty-Images.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/A-United-Airlines-Boeing-737-Max-9-airplane-is-pushed-back-from-a-gate-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-in-Newark-New-Jersey_Angus-MordantBloomberg-via-Getty-Images.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ANGUS MORDANT\/BLOOMBERG\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let&#8217;s start by looking at booking this deal directly with United Airlines. You can book a one-way nonstop flight Dec. 31 between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Your seat will be in United Polaris business class and will cost 80,000 MileagePlus miles and $5.60 in taxes and fees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:36.855670103092784%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.11.32%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.11.32%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.11.32%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.11.32%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.11.32%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.11.32%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.11.32%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.11.32%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.11.32%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">UNITED AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Based on TPG&#8217;s August 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">valuations<\/a>, United MileagePlus miles are worth 1.35 cents each, making this redemption worth $1,080. When you consider that the cash price for a business-class seat on this flight is $3,033, this is certainly a deal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:15.449202350965574%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.18.16%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.18.16%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.18.16%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.18.16%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.18.16%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.18.16%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.18.16%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.18.16%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-10.18.16%E2%80%AFAM.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">AIR CANADA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you would rather spend your stash of Air Canada Aeroplan points for this deal, we found availability on the same United-operated flight Dec. 31; it costs 60,000 Aeroplan points and $78 Canadian dollars (about $57) in taxes and fees. TPG values Aeroplan points at 1.5 cents a piece, giving this a redemption value of $900 (or $957 when you factor in taxes and fees).<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s clear that booking this deal through Air Canada instead of United offers an even better value, but your mileage may be limited by where your miles are stashed.<\/p>\n<p>Your best bet is to search for which Star Alliance carrier is offering the best redemption value and transfer points from a program like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-amex-membership-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeeming-chase-ultimate-rewards-maximum-value\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeeming-citi-thankyou-points-maximum-value\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Citi ThankYou Rewards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/redeeming-capital-one-miles-maximum-value\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Capital One<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/transfer-marriott-points-to-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>. In the above example, you would get a much better value by transferring miles to Air Canada versus United.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"maximize-your-purchase\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Maximize your purchase<\/h2>\n<p>If you book this deal directly with United, you can enjoy perks like free checked bags and lounge access as a United cardholder:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/united-explorer-card\/?pid=22035884&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/strong><\/a>: 2 miles per dollar spent on United purchases, plus the first checked bag free for the cardholder and a companion and two one-time United Club passes annually, among other benefits.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/united-club-infinite-card\/?pid=6976&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>United Club\u2120 Infinite Card<\/strong><\/a>: 4 miles per dollar spent on United purchases, plus up to two free checked bags and access to United Club and select Star Alliance lounges for the cardholder and a companion, among other benefits.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/united-quest-card\/?pid=7752&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">United Quest\u2120 Card<\/a>:<\/strong> 3 miles per dollar spent on United purchases, plus up to two free checked bags for the cardholder and a companion and a $125 annual United purchase credit, among other perks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you book the flight through Air Canada, however, your United cardholder benefits may not apply. If you have the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/aeroplan-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Aeroplan\u00ae Credit Card<\/a><\/span>, you can get two one-time passes to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/air-canada-maple-leaf-lounge-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Air Canada&#8217;s Maple Leaf lounges<\/a>, automatic <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/star-alliance-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Star Alliance Silver<\/a> elite status <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/air-canada-aeroplan-chase-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">and other travel perks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>This deal can potentially save you thousands of dollars on your next business-class flight to Paris. Since it&#8217;s available through multiple Star Alliance carriers, you also have the flexibility to maximize your purchase by booking through your preferred carrier.<\/p>\n<p>No matter how you choose to book, don&#8217;t delay. This availability is likely to fill up quickly, and Paris awaits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/deals\/star-alliance-paris-business-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve been dreaming of Paris during the holiday season, you&#8217;ll want to take advantage of this business-class bargain on United Airlines flights between the New York City area and Paris. Several dates in December, January and February display availability for business-class flights for as few as 80,000 United MileagePlus miles. 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