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It’s not too late to book a getaway to Europe this summer.

United Airlines has significantly expanded its transatlantic flights this summer, with a focus on Italy. Italy is always a great choice given its rich history, architecture, fashion and, of course, fabulous food and wine.

With a new route to Palermo in Sicily, the carrier now flies to five Italian airports for summer 2025. For a little more space and comfort, you can enjoy United’s Premium Plus premium economy product, which has wider seats, extra legroom, more recline, amenity kits and elevated food-and-beverage offerings.

Here’s how you can fly round-trip in the comfort of premium economy to Italy by redeeming United MileagePlus miles.

Related: Insider tips for eating and drinking your way through Italy

TPG’s deal of the day basics

Airline: United

Routes: Between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO); Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., and FCO; Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and FCO; Denver International Airport (DEN) and FCO; San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and FCO; EWR and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP); ORD and MXP; EWR and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE); IAD and VCE; EWR and Naples International Airport (NAP); and EWR and Palermo Airport (PMO)

TPG tip: If you have additional United miles or credit card points or miles to redeem, there’s also great availability in Polaris business class to Italy this summer, starting at 80,000 miles each way.

Best way to book: United Airlines MileagePlus; transfer Bilt Rewards Points or Chase Ultimate Rewards points to United at a 1:1 rate

Price: From 100,000 United miles plus $50 to $70 in taxes and fees, depending on origin and destination

Retail price: Starting from $1,570

Travel dates: June to September, though exact dates vary by destination

Related: Is United Airlines premium economy worth it to Europe?

How to find and book TPG’s deal of the day

We used the time-saving Seats.aero tool to quickly find availability to Italy throughout the summer.

As an example of some available options, round-trip premium economy flights from SFO to FCO are available for 100,000 United miles and minimal fees and taxes.

Or, you can try EWR to VCE and back in premium economy for the same number of miles and even fewer fees and taxes.

You can book these flights online through the United website. But remember, card transfers to partner programs like United MileagePlus cannot be reversed, so ensure you find availability before transferring points or miles.

How to earn the points or miles required for TPG’s deal of the day

It’s easy to earn United miles with the following credit cards offering great welcome bonuses:

• United Quest℠ Card (see rates and fees): Earn 70,000 bonus miles and 500 Premier qualifying points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months after account opening.
• United Club℠ Card (see rates and fees): Earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months after account opening.
• United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees): Earn 60,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months after account opening.

You can also transfer Bilt Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards points to United MileagePlus at a 1:1 rate. Here are some great card welcome offers that earn points you can transfer to United:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
• Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
• Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees): Earn 90,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

Bottom line

Summer is traditionally a peak period to travel to Europe, with airfares sky-high. You might think that if you haven’t yet booked a trip to Europe this summer, it’s too late to redeem your points and miles at a good price.

Fortunately, with United operating more flights to Italy than ever before and offering terrific award availability, you can book round-trip premium economy flights for just 100,000 miles and minimal fees and taxes right now to start and end your summer in more comfort and style.

Continue planning your Italian summer vacation:

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• The 25 best hotels in Rome to book for your Italian holiday
• 13 of the most beautiful villages and towns in Sicily
• Which first-class high-speed rail service between Milan and Paris is best?