Upcoming Announcement: Business Class Travel to Barcelona and Madrid for 45,000 Points Remains Valid
Affordable Business Class Flights to Madrid or Barcelona on Alaska Airlines
Travelers seeking to experience business class comfort without breaking the bank can now book affordable flights to Spain's two biggest cities, Madrid and Barcelona, on Alaska Airlines. These lie-flat business class awards are available on nonstop flights from several U.S. cities to Spain, with prices starting at 45,000 miles per person[1].
How to Book
The best way to book these flights is by redeeming Alaska miles directly. Availability exists for flights departing from East Coast and central U.S. cities[1].
How to Earn Alaska Airlines Miles
There are several ways to accumulate Alaska Airlines miles:
- Using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan credit cards, which offer miles for everyday spending.
- Participating in Mileage Plan Dining programs.
- Transferring hotel points from Marriott Bonvoy and Bilt Rewards at a 1:1 ratio.
- Transferring Hawaiian Airlines miles instantly at a 1:1 ratio (note: Hawaiian Airlines no longer transfers from Amex Membership Rewards as of June 30, 2025)[1].
To maximize your rewards, consider also transferring points from other programs like Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, or others into Alaska Airlines if possible.
Additional Tips
- Booking directly through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan can save you from high fuel surcharges that some airlines (like British Airways) add on award tickets to Europe[3].
- Book early and be flexible with travel dates to find the best availability at the 45,000 miles business class award level.
- Alaska Airlines awards on European routes provide great value compared to other programs, making them a top choice for flying business class to Spain at a relatively low mileage cost[1].
For flights from the West Coast, consider using American Airlines AAdvantage miles instead. The offer was available from August 2025 through May 2026[1]. To check for award availability for the flights, visit Alaska's website. The lowest rate for the offer was found from Boston (BOS) to Madrid (MAD), starting at 45,000 miles[1].
[1] Source: https://onemileatatime.com/alaska-airlines-business-class-to-spain-for-45000-miles/ [2] Source: https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/mileage-plan/earn-miles/partners/hotels/marriott-bonvoy.aspx [3] Source: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/alaska-airlines-mileage-plan-review/
- Business class travelers can find affordable deals on flights to Madrid or Barcelona with Alaska Airlines, even saving on fuel surcharges compared to airlines like British Airways.
- To earn Alaska Airlines miles for these flights, consider using credit cards such as Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, participating in Mileage Plan Dining programs, transferring hotel points from Marriott Bonvoy and Bilt Rewards, or transferring points from other programs like Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, or others.
- For those from the West Coast, American Airlines AAdvantage miles can also offer attractive deals for flights to Spain, with the offer available from August 2025 through May 2026.
- To maximize rewards, book early and be flexible with travel dates for the 45,000 miles business class award level, as this can help find the best availability.
- Shopping, dining, or investing in programs that earn miles or points can help travelers accrue enough miles for affordable business class deals-and-discounts on flights to Spain with Alaska Airlines.
