Have used one of the links in this forum from someone who posted handy info so will try pass the baton on and hopefully someone finds my comment interesting.
To add further information that a prospective applicant may find helpful and therefore click my link!
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The magic point amount required for a Europe return trip is 250,000 points for a return business class (J) seat.
250,000 velocity points would also get you two return economy(Y) seats. If you are lucky enough to have a companion/husband/wife you is eligible to apply..... two credit card 110,000 bonus amounts plus one referred amount will give you 240,000 points. Need another 10,000 points and you don't think you'll achieve it soon enough with credit card expenditure or flying (or begging from a relative) you can purchase velocity points from the Starwood Preferred Guest program, SPG points transfer to Velocity at 1:1. Join SPG for free and purchase 10,000 points for $350 US. SPG membership is free. (There is typically a two week wait between joining and being able to purchase SPG points).
