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Quick summary
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- A current deal allows travelers to book lie-flat business-class seats on Air France and KLM to Paris or Amsterdam for a notably low points rate using a transfer bonus.
- By leveraging a 30% mileage transfer bonus to Virgin Red, travelers can convert points from select programs into Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points for significant savings.
- Award availability spans major U.S. airports to Paris and Amsterdam between January and March 2026, with one-way flights requiring 48,500 Virgin points plus approximately $300 in taxes and fees.
- Tools like Seats.aero can help quickly identify available dates and routes for these award bookings.
What to consider
- The 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Red is available until Oct. 1, so timing is crucial to maximize value.
- Award space may be limited and is subject to change, so flexibility with travel dates and departure airports can improve chances of booking.
- Taxes and fees of around $300 apply per one-way ticket in addition to the points required.
What you'll miss from the article
- Step-by-step guidance on using transfer bonuses, award search tools and booking processes to secure premium seats at a fraction of the cash price.
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Looking to cross the Atlantic nonstop in style without draining your wallet? This week's deal of the day makes it possible to book lie-flat business-class seats on Air France and KLM to Paris or Amsterdam for as few as 38,000 Capital One miles.
Thanks to a 30% mileage transfer bonus to Virgin Red, you can turn your Capital One miles into bonus Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points and save thousands of dollars in the process by booking a sweet spot on two of Virgin Atlantic's SkyTeam alliance partner airlines.
Here's what you need to know to score this deal.
Note that prices and availability were accurate at the time of writing.
Related: Private suites and high-tech touches: What it's like flying Air France's new business class
TPG's deal of the day basics
Airlines: Air France and KLM
Routes: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS); Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Miami International Airport (MIA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Orlando International Airport (MCO), ORD and IAD to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Best way to book: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club/Virgin Red points (which transfer from all major credit card currencies)
Price: 48,500 Virgin points plus around $300 in taxes and fees one-way
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Retail price: $1,860 to $2,260 one-way
Travel dates: January to March 2026
TPG tip: If you have Capital One miles, take advantage of the 30% transfer bonus available when transferring your Capital One miles to Virgin Red points until Oct. 1. After transferring, link your Virgin Red account to your Flying Club account, and your Virgin Red points will be available to use in your Flying Club account. You'll then need just 38,000 Capital One miles to book these flights with the transfer bonus to Virgin Red.
How to find and book TPG's deal of the day
We used the time-saving Seats.aero tool to quickly find award availability between the U.S. and Amsterdam and Paris. This tool makes it easy to see which dates are available and from which U.S. airports.
Once you find your dates, head to the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club website to confirm award availability.
How to earn the points and miles required for TPG's deal of the day
Here are just a few of the cards that earn Capital One miles and their current welcome offers:
- Capital One Spark Miles for Business: Earn 50,000 bonus miles after spending $4,500 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening.
- Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Bottom line
Redeeming just 38,000 Capital One miles for a lie-flat business-class seat to Europe is an excellent deal, especially when cash fares run into the thousands of dollars.
Both Air France and KLM operate solid lie-flat business-class products from numerous U.S. airports to their hubs in Paris and Amsterdam, respectively. Here at TPG, we're fans of Air France's refurbished product, especially if you can secure one of the bulkhead seats with fantastic additional personal space.
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