Please understand that I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer but....

It is the end of November and your friend has not even started to apply for cards for a trip that she wishes to make in 9 months. Is it possible that this can come together? Sure, but chances are just as equal that they will not. She needs to apply for two cards. Make the spend on each. Have the miles post and then find tickets for two to Paris during summer. Can she make spending quickly? I would have her jump on apply immediately and not wait for bonuses that may not go up after 12/1. She needs to get the cards and work on meeting the spend. Now on the positive side, it is after the Olympics, so that does help. But, other non-Olympic attending folk will be hitting Europe both immediately before and after to avoid crowds and high prices.

Just saying she may want to have a back up plan. I would hate for anyone to set their hearts on a big trip for a big moment in life and then have it deflate.