Oneworld partners British Airways and American Airlines are selling cheap flights to Atlanta. Prices start at only €222 from Barcelona, but you can depart from many other cities, such as Athens, Amsterdam, Dublin, and many more. Luggage, however, is not included and would increase the price by another €100.
You can fly from the following cities:
If you’re flying with American Airlines, you will fly directly to a hub in the USA (e.g. Miami, Philadelphia, or Dallas), from where you’d then fly to Atlanta. If you decide to fly with British Airways, you’ll be flying via London.
We expect further shakeups in the airline industry over the following months. Some services might be cancelled, aircraft changed or downgraded. The schedule we describe may very well change.
Search & Book
These flights can be found from August onward, as long as your trip is at least 7 days long. The availability may be more restricted from some cities than from others, though.
Google Flights shows the exact availability of each route, as does our own calendar above, which will redirect you to British Airways’ booking site.
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 O. To give you an example, flying from Dublin via London with British Airways (and back) should get you:
- 3,100 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 2,250 Avios + 65 Tier Credits on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 2,240 Avios + 30 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 2,240 Points on Finnair Plus
- 2,240 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 2,240 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 2,240 Points + 14 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 2,240 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 2,240 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 2,240 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
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As you can see, these bookings won’t give you a decent amount of miles at any program.
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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