American AAdvantage: First Class to London for 85,000 Miles (April 2026)

American AAdvantage is showing first class award space from Los Angeles to London for 85,000 miles on April 7, 2026—a solid opportunity for points holders who don't mind the higher taxes that come with transatlantic premium cabin awards.

This award prices at 85,000 AAdvantage miles one-way in first class, which is roughly 57% below the 200,000 miles you'd typically see for this route and cabin. Only three seats are showing at this rate, so availability is limited.

The catch, as with most premium cabin awards to the UK, is the taxes and fees. You'll pay approximately $1,538 on top of your miles, largely due to British Air Passenger Duty and carrier surcharges. Whether that math works for you depends on your miles balance and how you value them.

This routing operates on the LAX-LHR corridor, one of the more popular transatlantic routes for premium cabin travelers. April weather in London tends to be mild, making it a reasonable time to visit before peak summer crowds arrive.

Practical tip: If you're traveling as a family, note that only three seats remain at this price. You may need to search for additional dates or consider splitting the booking across different flights if your group is larger.

How to book

Search and book directly through American Airlines at aa.com/booking/choose-flights/1. Log into your AAdvantage account and select "Redeem miles" before searching for April 7, 2026.