the beach promenade in nice France

Rare Summer Award Flights To Nice With American Airlines

Are you dreaming of a luxurious get award to the French Riviera this summer? Well, buckle up because I found a significant number of Business Class award space to Nice during the peak summer months! Get ready to book your next flight and enjoy the comforts of a luxury flight, without the hours of searching.

Award Flight Alert Summary

  • Fly Business Class On American Airlines Starting At 55,000 Points
  • Up To 9 Business Class Seats Available Per Flight
  • In Scope Route(s): Philadelphia (PHL) – Nice (NCE)
  • Best Route(s): Philadelphia (PHL) – Nice (NCE)
  • Best Month(s): August – 2024
  • Transfer Bonus(es): Not Applicable

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American Airlines Business Class Experience

The new Business Class from American Airlines is a significant improvement over past hard and soft products. The cabin boasts modern design and comfort, featuring lie-flat seats ensuring a well-rested journey. The enhanced dining experience, offering a variety of gourmet dishes, paired with a selection of premium wines, caters to the most discerning tastes. Although the cabin lacks some of the lavishness of international competitors, American Airlines focuses on delivering a practical and efficient premium experience.

American Airlines business class 787-9

Business Class On An American Airlines Boeing 787-9.

How To Book American Airlines Business Class

Booking American Airlines Business Class with points and miles can be a great way to fly in comfort without breaking the bank – here are the various booking options:

  • Alaska Airlines: 55,000 Points + $19 Taxes & Fees
  • American Airlines: 60,000 Points + $6 Taxes & Fees
  • Qantas: 68,400 Points + $230 Taxes & Fees
  • Iberia: 77,250 Points + $230 Taxes & Fees
  • British Airways: 77,250 Points + $230 Taxes & Fees
Alaska Airlines award booking

Example Alaska Airlines Award Booking For American Airlines (PHL – NCE).

Note: The American Airlines website / app has a “glitch” where if there are 4+ award seats available, the number of available award seats displays “blank.” The best website / app to see the number of available award seats is Alaska Airlines, which shows up to 9 available seats. 

American Airlines Business Class Award Availability

Curious to know when you can snag a coveted spot in American Airlines Business Class? Look no further! Here are the available award dates for your ultimate flying experience.

Philadelphia (PHL) to Nice (NCE) – 55,000 points + $18 taxes & fees

July: 15, 21, 29, 31

August: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14

September: 23, 30

October: 2

Nice (NCE) – Philadelphia (PHL) – 55,000 points + $130 taxes & fees

June: 5

August: 13, 15, 18, 19, 22, 28, 29

Sep: 3, 5, 6, 13, 30

Oct: 3

Disclaimer: This award space was pulled on April 17, 2024 and may no longer be available. 

American Airlines airplane taxiing

American Airlines.

Award Program Transfer Partners

The major benefit of having multiple booking options for a Business Class flight with American Airlines is the ability to transfer points from almost any flexible point currency. Let us take a moment to explore the transfer partner options, so you can maximize your rewards and ensure a smooth booking process.

Alaska Airlines: BILT (new transfer partner)

American Airlines: BILT (until June 2024)

Qantas: American Express, Capital One, and Citi

Iberia: American Express, BILT, and Chase

British Airways: American Express, BILT, Capital One, and Chase

Note: The following airlines all use Avios frequent flyer miles: Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, and Qatar Airways. If you are able to transfer points to one of these airlines, you can move the points to any other airline within the Avios program.

American Airlines Business Class Seat Map

If you are considering a long-haul flight with American Airlines, it is important to know the specific aircraft on a given route to ensure you choose the best option your flight. American Airlines operates a 100% Boeing fleet on long-haul aircraft, with a shifting focus to the 787 family (-8, -9, and -10). The route from Philadelphia to Nice flies a Boeing 787-9 in a 1-2-1 configuration.

Aerolopa American Airlines 787-9 Seat Map

Credit. Aerolopa. American Airlines 787-9 Seat Map.

Final Thoughts

American Airlines just released a wave of Business Class award space between Philadelphia (PHL) and Nice (NCE) for the peak summer months. This is exciting news as the Business Class award space to Europe in the summer months is a fraction of previous years, mainly due to the Olympics in Paris (July – August 2024). Given the high demand and low supply, this award space will not last long.