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United Airlines expands European routes offering Polaris class seats at reduced mileage

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United Airlines expands European routes offering Polaris class seats at reduced mileage
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Becky Blaine Senior editor | The Points Guy

United Airlines has introduced its largest schedule to Europe this summer, featuring new destinations and routes. The airline offers lie-flat Polaris business-class seats to several European locations. Passengers booking these tickets can enjoy perks such as Polaris lounge access, priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling, direct aisle access, luxurious Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, and enhanced food and beverages.

There is currently a notable availability of Polaris business-class saver-level seats that can be booked for 80,000 United MileagePlus miles, Chase points, or Bilt Points. Availability was accurate at the time of publication but may change.

Travelers can explore ten European destinations with award space available for 80,000 United miles this summer and beyond.

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Naples in Italy is one of the destinations offered. Known for ancient ruins like Pompeii and Herculaneum, Naples also serves as a gateway to the Amalfi Coast and Capri. Flights are available from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Naples International Airport (NAP) on a seasonal summer route with the best availability in July, early August, October, and November.

London is another destination where travelers can experience royal history alongside modern attractions. Flights are available from multiple U.S. airports including Denver International Airport (DEN), Dulles International Airport (IAD), EWR, O'Hare International Airport (ORD), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Heathrow Airport (LHR). Best availability is in July, early August, and October.

Venice offers gondola rides under bridges with views of historic architecture. Flights are available from EWR and IAD to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) on a seasonal summer route with the best availability in July, early August, and November.

Amsterdam is celebrated for its canals and museums. Flights are available year-round from EWR, IAD, IAH, ORD to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with a seasonal summer route from SFO to AMS. Best availability is in July and early August.

Sicily provides volcanic landscapes and baroque cities like Noto. Flights are available from EWR to Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) on a seasonal summer route with the best availability in August.

Paris offers art and romance along the Seine River. Flights are available year-round from EWR, IAD, ORD to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Best availability is in late July and early August.

Geneva's natural scenery makes it ideal for train journeys during summer. Flights are available year-round from EWR to Geneva Airport (GVA) with best availability in July.

Palma de Mallorca features beautiful beaches within Spain's Balearic Islands. Flights are available seasonally from EWR to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) with best availability in July.

Dubrovnik served as a filming location for "Game of Thrones." Flights are available seasonally from EWR to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) with best availability in July and early August.

Porto presents medieval streets across an iron bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel's disciple. Seasonal flights are available from EWR to Porto Airport (OPO) with best availability in July.

United miles can be earned through cobranded credit cards or transferred via Chase Ultimate Rewards points or Bilt Rewards points at a 1:1 rate. Options include:

- United Quest℠ Card: Earn 100k bonus miles after spending $4k within three months.

- United Club℠ Card: Earn 90k miles after spending $5k within three months.

- Chase Sapphire Reserve: Earn 100k bonus points plus $500 Chase Travel℠ credit after spending $5k within three months.

- Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠: Earn 200k bonus points after spending $30k within six months.

- Ink Business Preferred Credit Card: Earn 90k bonus points after spending $8k within three months.

Now is an opportune time for those holding United miles or transferable points like Chase or Bilt points; they have favorable chances of securing lie-flat Polaris business class seats across the Atlantic using just 80K MileagePlus miles each way on many dates throughout this busy travel period—and even looking ahead into next year's planning stages could prove advantageous too if earning more mileage now helps secure desired future bookings well ahead!

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