Sweet-spot routes: Europe

US to Paris, Amsterdam, London and beyond

Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic are the usual places to start; Aeroplan covers Star Alliance carriers.

Programs below are our editorial starting points for each destination. They show which card points reach each program (from issuer pages, checked October 17, 2026). They do not guarantee a carrier flies the route in business or first class or that seats are available.

Paris, France

Plan Paris

London, United Kingdom

Plan London

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Plan Amsterdam

Lisbon, Portugal

Plan Lisbon

Madrid, Spain

Plan Madrid

Rome, Italy

Plan Rome

Zurich, Switzerland

Plan Zurich

Dublin, Ireland

Plan Dublin

Athens, Greece

Plan Athens

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