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Deal of the day: Book a lie-flat seat to Switzerland next summer for 60,000 points

Switzerland shines in summer as one of Europe’s most scenic escapes, delivering luxury and adventure in equal measure. Ride the panoramic Glacier Express, hike car-free Zermatt with the Matterhorn in view, or unwind at a luxury spa overlooking emerald lakes.Swiss trains run like clockwork, so it’s easy to explore scenic towns like Interlaken and Montreux without renting a car.Currently, there’s excellent business-class availability flying Swiss to Zurich Airport (ZRH) throughout 2026, including popular summer dates. You can even book the airline’s brand-new Airbus A350 to experience the new Swiss Senses product.Read on to learn what routes are available and how to book this deal.Note that prices and availability were accurate at the time of writing.Related: ‘Swiss Senses’: On board the inaugural long-haul flight of Swiss’ luxe new Airbus A350TPG’s deal of the day basicsNED RUSSELL/POINTS GUYAirline: SwissRoutes: From Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C.; New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago; and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)Best way to book: Air Canada’s Aeroplan programPrice: 60,000 points from the Northeast, 70,000 points from other destinationsRetail price: Starting at $2,700Travel dates: December 2025 to August 2026How to find and book TPG’s deal of the daySince this deal is only available on select dates, the Seats.aero tool is a huge time-saver when it comes to quickly finding award availability.SEATS.AEROSince transfers are irreversible, be sure to confirm award availability before you transfer your hard-earned rewards.How to earn the points and miles required for TPG’s deal of the dayIt’s easy to earn Aeroplan points as the program partners with American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One miles and Chase Ultimate Rewards; you can transfer points and miles from these programs to Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio.Here are some of the best welcome offers available right now:American Express Platinum Card®: Find out your offer and see if you may be eligible for as high as 175,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: For a limited time, earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 on purchases in the first six months from account opening.Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): Earn 125,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.Chase is also offering a tiered transfer bonus to Aeroplan through Jan. 5, 2026, as follows:Transfer between 1,000 and 74,000 Ultimate Rewards points in a single transfer and receive 15% bonus Aeroplan points.Transfer between 75,000 and 174,000 Ultimate Rewards points in a single transfer and receive 20% bonus Aeroplan points.Transfer 175,000 or more Ultimate Rewards points in a single transfer and receive 25% bonus Aeroplan points.Related: Best airline credit cardsZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUYBottom lineSwiss business-class award availability tends to come and go in waves — sometimes it is plentiful, other times it’s very difficult to find, especially on peak travel dates.Currently, availability is excellent, especially during the summer. And if you fly to Boston, you can try out the airline’s new Swiss Senses product.But don’t wait too long. Deals like this won’t last.Continue planning your trip to Switzerland:7 amazing land tours you can add onto your Europe river cruiseSwiss train innovation hits a major milestone with track-jumping carsIs autumn the new August? How fall became Europe’s new peak travel seasonSwiss unveils huge, new first-class ‘Grand Suite’ experienceEditorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

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