[Expired] [Award Alert] Wide-Open Business Class Space to Athens From 55K Points

Summer travel to Greece can get pricey, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. We discovered great business class award availability to Athens, though economy remains a smart choice if you want to stretch your miles further.

Here’s how to book.

Award Deal — Details

Award availability can quickly disappear, so if this fits your travel itinerary, be sure to book sooner rather than later.

Best of all, this deal isn’t limited to just 1 city — you’ll find award space from several major U.S. airports, including Philadelphia (PHL), Chicago-O’Hare (ORD), New York-JFK, and Charlotte (CLT) to Athens.

• Class: Economy and business
• Route: Philadelphia (PHL), Chicago (ORD), New York (JFK), and Charlotte (CLT) to Athens (ATH)
• Cost: 27,000 points + $18.10 in taxes and fees for economy or 55,000 points + $18.10 in taxes and fees for business
• Travel Dates: July 2025 to March 2026
• Award Seats: Up to 9 passengers per route in economy; up to 2 passengers per route in business

How To Book

American Airlines flies to Athens from several cities, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Charlotte. There’s plenty of availability for this summer and through March 2026, so be sure to play around with the dates to find the best itinerary and pricing for you.

To search for available dates, you can use a tool like Seats.aero, which provides a big-picture overview across a range of dates and airports.

At the lowest, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan charges 55,000 miles for a one-way business ticket with modest taxes and fees at $18.10 per person. If you prefer to take the whole family to Greece, award rates start at 27,000 miles, and there are up to 9 seats available.

The best way to book these flights is by redeeming Alaska miles. If you need to earn Alaska Airlines miles, consider options like Mileage Plan Dining, co-branded credit cards, and transfers from Marriott Bonvoy and Bilt Rewards. You also can transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles and then transfer from Hawaiian to Alaska, but only for a limited time.

Final Thoughts

Greece is one of the most popular summer destinations, and finding up to 9 economy seats and 2 business class seats on American Airlines from multiple U.S. cities is a rare win. If you are considering a trip to the idyllic Greek islands, we recommend booking now to secure these award seats before they’re gone.