American AAdvantage: Business Class to London for 57,500 Miles (April 2026)

American AAdvantage is showing business class award space from Los Angeles to London for 57,500 miles—roughly half the typical redemption rate for this popular transatlantic route.

This award availability is on the LAX–LHR route for April 9, 2026, pricing at 57,500 AAdvantage miles plus $734 in taxes and fees. The cash surcharges are typical for premium cabin awards to the UK, where carrier-imposed fees remain stubbornly high.

For context, business class awards on this route through American typically run around 115,000 miles each way. At 57,500 miles, you're looking at a 50% discount—solid value if you have AAdvantage miles to burn and can work around the fixed travel date.

A few things to keep in mind: only 2 seats are available, so this works for a solo traveler or a couple but won't accommodate a larger family. April in London means mild weather and fewer crowds than summer, which is a nice bonus for a spring break trip.

One practical tip: if you're short on AAdvantage miles, remember that American allows transfers from several hotel loyalty programs, though the rates aren't always favorable. It's also worth checking if your co-branded credit card has any transfer bonuses running before you top off your balance.

How to book

Search and book directly through American Airlines at aa.com. Log into your AAdvantage account, select "Redeem miles," and enter LAX to LHR for April 9, 2026.