Star Alliance member TAP Air Portugal is offering a business class deal from Madrid to the USA, with prices starting as low as €1,387 to Boston. These prices include 2×32 kg checked bags and all the business class perks. Departures are scattered from November 2024 to June 2025, with most dates between January and March.
You can take advantage of this deal to the following destinations:
- Boston at €1,387
- San Francisco at €1,483
- New York at €1,520
- Chicago at €1,573
- Washington D.C at €1,577
- Miami at €1,582
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days with no overnight layovers. It will forward you to TAP or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €200 cheaper:
First, you will fly to Lisbon on their Airbus A320 family or the Embraer 195. Then, you will continue to the USA on their Airbus A321neo with a 1-2 configuration, featuring the throne seat, or on the Airbus A330 with a 1-2-1 configuration.
Not too long ago, TAP’s Executive Class was infamously subpar. By now, however, all planes have been equipped with new seats that can be converted into fully flat beds and offer quite a high comfort. Especially the Throne seat on the long-range A321 is top-notch, being twice as big as other seats.
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$21 (~€19) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
Search & Book
This deal does not have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of seven days or a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of twelve months apply. Departures are scattered from November 2024 to June 2025, with most dates between January and March.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on TAP AIr Portugal’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
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.
Miles & Points
TAP issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class J. For the Madrid to Boston flight, you can earn the following mileage:
- 16,736 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
- 16,706 Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
- 14,012 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 14,012 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 14,012 Award Miles + 7,006 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 14,012 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 14,012 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 11,910 Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 10,510 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 10,510 Award Miles on Emirates Skywards
- 10,510 Extra Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 10,510 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 10,510 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 10,510 Points + 2,102 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 9,108 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 8,758 Award Miles + 1,458 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 8,758 Miles on Asiana Club
- 8,758 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 8,758 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 8,758 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 8,758 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 7,006 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
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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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