Award availability through Qatar Privilege Club is currently showing Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to London Heathrow (LHR) in economy for 20,750 miles one-way. The April 25, 2026 date has plenty of seats available, and notably, this routing comes without the hefty carrier surcharges that often plague transatlantic awards.
This represents a meaningful discount from the typical rate. Economy awards on this route through Qatar's program usually price around 45,000 miles, making this roughly 54% below what you'd normally expect to pay. For a family of four, that's a savings of nearly 100,000 miles compared to standard pricing.
Qatar Privilege Club isn't the most common points currency, but miles can be earned through credit card transfers from Citi ThankYou points. If you have a stash of Citi points without a clear redemption plan, this is a reasonable use of them for getting the family across the Atlantic.
One practical consideration: book soon if your dates are flexible. April is a popular time for family travel to London with spring break schedules, and award availability at these rates tends to disappear once word spreads.
How to book
Search and book directly through Qatar Airways at qatarairways.com/en-us/privilege-club/redeem-qmiles.html