Oneworld members British Airways and American Airlines offer two insanely good business class deals with departure from Luxembourg. For less than €900, you can reach Boston or Miami with a short stop in London-Heathrow. Other destinations are not that cheap, but still just above the €1,000 mark.
Worldwide travel restrictions are in place to slow the spread of Covid-19. We strongly recommend gathering detailed information about the travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to your desired origin and destination.
A good start is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website. It provides current updates on a country’s immigration policies. Even better, the Covid-19 Travel Regulations Map is one of the most useful tools you can find.
- Boston at €879
- Miami at €888
- San Francisco at €1,020
- Philadelphia at €1,039
- New York at €1,039
- Washington D.C. at €1,069
- Dallas at €1,079
- Atlanta at €1,143
- Chicago at €1,143
- Seattle at €1,149
- possibly more
For €100 more, you can find these fares from Brussels, as well.
While British Airways has a slightly outdated business class product in large parts of its fleet, you can still check out their brand new Club Suite enroute to Miami or Washington.
Search & Book
The fare rules do not give a sales or travel period for this deal, it might be over at any time. A minimum or maximum stay is missing, too. The fare shows almost daily availability between October 2020 and September 2021.
You can use Google Flights to find suiting flight dates. We recommend buying tickets directly on britishairways.com to minimize the hassle when it comes to date changes, cancellations or refunds.
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
British Airways issues these tickets in booking class I. A Luxembourg to Miami roundtrip earns you the following mileage:
- 14,210 Points on Finnair Plus
- 14,210 Avios + 350 Tier Credits on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 12,042 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 11,840 Avios + 84 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 11,840 AsiaMiles + 150 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 11,840 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 11,840 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 11,840 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 11,840 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 11,840 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 9,472 Points + 20 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- Customize Calculation
Further, a ticket is worth 360 tier points in British Airways Executive Club (140 TP for each long haul and 40 TP for each short haul segment). That gives you instant Oneworld Ruby if all four flights are operated by British Airways. Sadly, the most interesting perks begin with Oneworld Sapphire. You currently need 450 points to gain that tier.
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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Comments (2)
short haul segments give 40 tps each, you can route via JFK or MAD to add extra tier points too.
Hi David,
you are totally right – thanks for pointing that out. I edited the article accordingly.