If you've been sitting on a MileagePlus balance and waiting for a good time to fly business class to Europe, this is a solid opportunity. Award space from LAX to London Heathrow is showing plenty of availability on August 11, 2026, right in the middle of summer travel season when deals like this are harder to come by.
For context, business class awards on this route typically price out around 140,000 miles through United. At 88,000 miles, you're saving more than 50,000 miles per ticket. The low taxes of just $33 make this even more appealing, since London departures often come with hefty carrier surcharges going the other direction.
This is a good option for families planning ahead. August availability in premium cabins to Europe usually gets snapped up quickly, so having multiple seats open at a reduced rate is worth noting. If you're flexible on exact dates, it's worth searching nearby days to see if similar pricing extends beyond August 11.
One practical tip: if you don't have enough miles right now, United does allow you to combine miles with cash, or you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to MileagePlus at a 1:1 ratio to top off your balance.
How to book
Search for award availability and book directly at: https://www.united.com/en/us/book-flight/united-awards/search