Flying business class with Chase points in August with infant

[newdanfan]

I currently have 265,000 Chase points.  I'd like to fly  to Israel to visit my sick grandmother with my baby daughter in August (she'll be 7 months then).  I want to fly business without a stopover.  I'd really appreciate some advice here.

What is the best use of Chase points in order to fly business to Israel.  Is it just United?  If so, should I just search United's availability on their website and then book directly with them or is there a better method?  Also, would business class have an infant bassinet so I don't have to hold my baby the whole time? I don't want to book her an individual seat if that will be an additional full mileage ticket.

Can someone give me a possible scenario for a week in August that I can book using these miles?  I'm hoping to book this as soon as possible to make sure my grandmother can meet her great-granddaughter, being that she's not doing well.  August is the first time I can go.

I really appreciate the help in advance!

[DovtheBear]

I currently have 265,000 Chase points.  I'd like to fly  to Israel to visit my sick grandmother with my baby daughter in August (she'll be 7 months then).  I want to fly business without a stopover.  I'd really appreciate some advice here.

What is the best use of Chase points in order to fly business to Israel.  Is it just United?  If so, should I just search United's availability on their website and then book directly with them or is there a better method?  Also, would business class have an infant bassinet so I don't have to hold my baby the whole time? I don't want to book her an individual seat if that will be an additional full mileage ticket.

Can someone give me a possible scenario for a week in August that I can book using these miles?  I'm hoping to book this as soon as possible to make sure my grandmother can meet her great-granddaughter, being that she's not doing well.  August is the first time I can go.

I really appreciate the help in advance!

Try here.

[PlatinumGuy]

Sell your points and look for a 3500-4000 revenue ticket

[newdanfan]

Sell your points and look for a 3500-4000 revenue ticket

Does that make more sense that using the miles myself?  If so, what's the best way to find something?  I don't know where to start looking, and I'm feeling so overwhelmed about booking this trip.  I'd really appreciate some advice on where to go from here.

[MEIR613]

Sell your points and look for a 3500-4000 revenue ticket

These days you can find for 3k or sometimes less.

[Excalibur]

Does chase transfer to any airline/alliance that flies nonstop to Israel? You have no choice but to sell your points

[Joe4007]

Does chase transfer to any airline/alliance that flies nonstop to Israel?

United.

[bubble347]

Does chase transfer to any airline/alliance that flies nonstop to Israel? You have no choice but to sell your points

BA can book you direct on US airways from PHL to TLV.

[newdanfan]

So do I just search United for a direct flight from Newark to Israel and then book for money and sell my points? Or is there a better option once I'm paying full price?

[gswannabe]

El Al will probably be cheaper

[newdanfan]

Do all airlines have an option for a bassinet if I fly business class? If not, what's my best option if I'm taking assn infant going business class and don't want to pay for a seat?

[SOS]

some airlines charge a percent of miles redeemed for a infant...

[ilherman]

El Al will probably be cheaper

And crappier.