However, I eventually found my way to American's award chart, where I noticed something exciting: «
Off - Peak» travel from the US to Europe could cost as little as 40,000
points roundtrip.
To use it, you just input your route, choose one - way or
roundtrip, the cabin you want to fly in (economy, premium economy, business, or first), whether you're willing to make a stop or not, the type of award (peak or
off - peak), and which frequent flyer program (the 20 airlines are listed below) or credit card (Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou
Points, and / or Starwood Preferred Guest) you want to use and search.
Peak awards are 30,000
points, but if you have the Free Spirit Mastercard you could potentially score an
off - peak flight for only 5,000
points roundtrip.