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Old Jul 27, 2019 | 6:53 pm
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Originally Posted by MrPeru
Hi! Thanks so much for the quick reply. Here is a little more information. We currently have more than 1 million AMEX points. I just want to make sure that I understand the advice. Should we go to the award to hack her website and follow whatever is there and we will get the best information about how to use these points to get to Italy? Thanks.
The awardhacker web site just shows how many ff miles are/may be needed for a particular trip. It may not be 100% accurate and does not show award availability. Is general information only.

You can use Amex points in the Amex travel portal at $0.01 per point* to buy a flight. (* check the rate- I may be incorrect)
Or transfer the Amex points to a frequent flyer program and try to get awards using ff miles, taxes & cash copayment if required. Getting 2 x business class long haul awards can be hard. Awards are not guaranteed.

Do you have any existing frequent flyer miles?

Consider these Award booking services - a list and some reviews
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