[Updated] Last-Minute SWISS Saver Business Awards to Europe
**Updated 7/4 Noon Central
United MileagePlus Saver Awards in business class on SWISS are readily available now through mid-July. A one-way saver award in business class on SWISS is 70K miles + taxes (and possibly a last-minute booking fee).
SWISS – Boston (BOS) to Zürich (ZRH)
- Available on: 7/5 – 7/8
- A330-300 or A340-300
- 70K miles + taxes
SWISS – Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Zürich (ZRH)
- Available on: 7/5 – 7/12, 7/14 – 7/17, and 7/22 – 7/24
- Boeing 777-300ER* or A330-300
- 70K miles + taxes
*SWISS operates two daily flights to Chicago (ORD) on most days during the summer; make sure you book the 7:10 pm departure for the 777, as the afternoon departure is on an A330.
SWISS – Los Angeles (LAX) to Zürich (ZRH)
- Available on:7/5, 7/7, 7/10, and 7/11
- Boeing 777-300ER
- 70K miles + taxes
SWISS – New York Kennedy (JFK) to Zürich (ZRH)
- Available on: 7/6 – 7/10 and 7/14
- A330-300
- 70K miles + taxes
SWISS – San Francisco (SFO) to Zürich (ZRH)
- Available on: 7/7 – 7/10
- Boeing 777-300ER
- 70K miles + taxes
Austrian and Lufthansa Awards from Chicago (ORD)
Austrian – Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Vienna (VIE)
Book Austrian just for its excellent DO & CO catering! Austrian has ample award availability throughout July.
Austrian 767-300ER | 70K Miles
Available on: 7/5 – 7/11, 7/17 – 7/18, 7/22, and 7/24 subject to change
Lufthansa – Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC)
Lufthansa business class awards are usually one of the easier options to book, but if you’re looking to try the A350-900, Chicago O’Hare (ORD) is a great option (as is Boston and Denver). Note: Lufthansa operates 10 weekly flights to Munich; three are on the A330 so be sure to check the aircraft before booking.
Frankfurt flights – including Lufthansa First Class for 110K miles – are also available from Chicago in July.
Lufthansa A350-900 to Munich (MUC) | 70K Miles
Lufthansa 747-8 to Frankfurt (FRA) | 70K Miles or 110K Miles for First
Award availability disappears quickly, so be sure to book soon!
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3 comments
I’m seeing $400 ‘fuel surcharges’ on these, booking via United.
Oops, might be a charge for the additional miles needed. False alarm. Feel free to delete.
No worries! No fuel surcharges on UA but you might see a $75 close-in booking fee.