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This Week's Deals Are Stacked
If you've been sitting on a stash of Avios waiting for a reason to move, today is genuinely your day. We've got strong business class availability out of London across multiple US routes at off-peak rates - and a hotel redemption in the Maldives that I keep coming back to because the value is almost absurd.
On top of that, there are two transfer bonuses expiring in the next 24-48 hours that are worth acting on today. Scroll through, bookmark what matters, and let's get into it.
Miles & Points Trivia
Before we get into the deals, here's a quick trivia question tied to today's newsletter:
Which Hyatt property currently offers the highest value hotel redemption featured in this week's newsletter?
A) Park Hyatt New York - 45,000 points/night
B) Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort - 20,000 points/night
C) Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa - 30,000 points/night
D) Andaz Tokyo - 25,000 points/night
The answer is at the bottom of today's newsletter... keep scrolling!
🚨 Deal of the Week: London to Chicago Business Class for 88,000 Avios
Route: London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) on British Airways - Business Class (Club World)
Points cost: 88,000 Avios one-way at off-peak pricing
Available dates: Jun 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 - and availability is rated HIGH, meaning multiple seats are open right now.
Value: ~2.0 cents per point based on a typical cash fare of around $1,760 one-way in Club World.
Why it's the deal of the week: Chicago is one of British Airways' most consistent transatlantic routes, and HIGH availability at off-peak pricing in business class is something you genuinely don't see every day heading into June. Most routes spike to peak pricing (99,000 Avios) as summer kicks in - so 88k with this much seat availability is a sweet spot worth grabbing.
The mid-week departures (Jun 2-5) are your best bet for the lowest taxes and fees too, which matters on BA redemptions.
How to book: Search and book directly on the British Airways Executive Club website. Transfer Avios from Amex, Chase, or Citi if needed. UK readers - check Smart With Points for the best UK-based Avios earning strategies.
✈️ Economy Deals: Departing from Europe
All deals below are on British Airways using Avios. Off-peak pricing applies unless noted.
London to Chicago (ORD) - Economy
27,500 Avios one-way | Availability: Medium
Available: Jun 8, 9, 15, 16, 17 - great mid-week options heading into June.
London to Boston (BOS) - Economy
27,500 Avios one-way | Availability: Medium
Available: Jun 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - five consecutive days of availability in the next two weeks. That's unusually open.
London to Los Angeles (LAX) - Economy
33,000 Avios one-way | Availability: Medium
Available: Jun 16, 17, 19, 22, 23 - off-peak pricing on a long-haul West Coast route.
London to New York (JFK/EWR) - Economy
33,000 Avios one-way | Availability: Medium | Note: Peak pricing applies
Available: Jun 19, 26, 28, 29, 30 - dates around Independence Day. If you prefer to pay cash on popular routes, Friday Flight Deals found some solid transatlantic fares this week too.
London to Miami (MIA) - Economy
38,500 Avios one-way | Availability: Medium | Note: Peak pricing applies on these dates
Available: Jun 6, 14, 18, 19, 20 - a mix of weekends and mid-week. Off-peak would be 33,000 Avios, so timing here matters.
London to Singapore (SIN) - Economy
44,000 Avios one-way | Availability: Low
Available: Jun 13, Jun 24 - just two dates, and availability is low. Move fast if Singapore is on your radar.
London to Hong Kong (HKG) - Economy
44,000 Avios one-way | Availability: Low | Note: Peak pricing on this date
Available: Jun 6 only - very limited. Worth checking for flexible dates.
🏨 Featured Hotel Redemption: Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa - Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives
Points per night: ~30,000 World of Hyatt points | Value: 13.3 cents per point
I'll be honest - 13.3 cents per point is one of the best hotel redemption values I've seen in months. The Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is one of those properties where using points genuinely saves you thousands of dollars per stay. Cash rates for this resort regularly push $400-500+ per night, and you're getting it for 30,000 Hyatt points. Book 5 nights and the 5th is free - making this even more compelling.
This is the kind of redemption that points hoarding is made for.
Also Worth a Look: Park Hyatt New York
Park Hyatt New York - Midtown Manhattan | ~45,000 points/night | Value: 6.4 cents per point
For a luxury Manhattan hotel at 6.4cpp, this is strong value. If you're combining a transatlantic award flight with a New York stay, this is a natural pairing. Full hotel details are in the premium section below.
Featured Hotel Redemptions
Top hotel award values this week:
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa (Hyatt) - Gaafu Alifu Atoll, MV | 13.3cpp value
Park Hyatt New York (Hyatt) - New York, NY, US | 6.4cpp value
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