USA: SkyTeam Business Class Starting at €1,356 From London

SkyTeam carriers Delta, Air France, KLM, and their partner Virgin Atlantic have teemed up to offer very cheap business class flights from London to various US destinations. Fantastically, the cheap prices are also available for flights to the West Coast.

You can fly anytime between November and April, as long as you fly to the USA from Tuesday through Thursday, and back to London between Monday through Wednesday.

All reasonable destinations from London:

• Las Vegas: €1,356 (~£1,184)
• Portland, OR: €1,356 (~£1,184)
• Los Angeles: €1,360 (~£1,187)
• San Francisco: €1,360 (~£1,187)
• Boston: €1,360 (~£1,187)
• Washington DC: €1,360 (~£1,187)
• San Diego: €1,361 (~£1,188)
• Austin: €1,361 (~£1,188)
• Denver: €1,361 (~£1,188)
• Dallas: €1,361 (~£1,188)
• Phoenix: €1,361 (~£1,188)
• Miami: €1,362 (~£1,189)
• Chicago: €1,365 (~£1,191)
• Pittsburgh: €1,365 (~£1,191)
• Nashville: €1,365 (~£1,191)
• Memphis: €1,365 (~£1,191)
• Tampa: €1,365 (~£1,191)
• Philadelphia: €1,365 (~£1,191)
• New Orleans: €1,365 (~£1,191)
• Seattle: €1,370 (~£1,196)
• Key West: €1,390 (~£1,213)
• New York: €1,476 (~£1,288)

Usually, the flights will have a layover, usually either in Amsterdam or Paris. If you have a Virgin Atlantic flight in your itinerary, the layover will be in the USA (e.g. in Boston or Seattle). During the flights, no matter which airline you select, you’ll receive free food and drinks.

Search & Book

The minimum stay requirement is 7 days. The outbound flight has to take place from Tuesday through Thursday, and the inbound flight needs to take place between Monday through Wednesday. You are allowed to take the inbound flight up to 12 months after the outbound flight. The deal expires on June 13, 2021.

You can find suitable dates via Google Flights (instructions). You should book directly on KLM’s website once you’ve found your ideal dates.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Mileage

Tickets are issued in booking class Z. The flights should at least give you a 110% credit, potentially more depending on your frequent flyer program of choice. Here’s an example mileage credit for a roundtrip to San Francisco:

AerolíneasPlus and Flying Blue are probably among the best options to credit these flights. Another great option is Alitalia Millemiglia, as they would directly give you the SkyTeam Elite status for these bookings.

Hotels

Hotels in the US are definitely quite pricey. Because of that it definitely makes sense to compare prices but also location and reviews, just to get the best quality possible for your budget. A good tool to do that is booking.com:

If you are lucky, you can also use on of our hotel vouchers and coupons:

Information & Tips for USA

The United States offers a wide range of tourist sights, from national parks like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon to cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. The currency is the U.S. dollar (USD), and card payments are widely accepted. Prices vary by region but can be high in major cities, especially for accommodation and dining. Weather differs greatly across the country—winters can be harsh in the north, while the south often stays mild; summers are generally hot and humid in many areas.

The U.S. transport infrastructure is highly car-dependent, especially outside major cities. Urban centres like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco have functional public transit, but many other cities have limited options. Between cities, domestic flights are common for long distances, while intercity buses and Amtrak trains cover some routes, though often with slower speeds and less frequency compared to other countries. Without a car, getting around can be inconvenient in many parts of the country.

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