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USA: Star Alliance Flights starting at €219 pp from Germany (w/o Luggage, min. 2 Passengers)

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In recent months, the Star Alliance airlines have been very reluctant to offer good deals to North America from Central Europe. Now, Lufthansa and United are back with an amazing deal to the USA: If you are travelling as a couple, you can book flights to New York for €219 per person from numerous departure airports in Germany. You can depart until March 31.

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Entry into the USA is permitted. Currently, you need proof of vaccination and a negative corona test on the calendar day before departure.

With Lufthansa, you can rebook all long-haul fares without having to pay a rebooking fee. However, the fare difference always applies and when this offer is over, we are probably talking about an additional charge of at least €100 to €200 per person. Apparently, United will only let you cancel the fare with baggage for a flight voucher, and Basic Economy can’t be cancelled at all. Alternatively, you can still request a tax refund and would then get approx. €160 pp reimbursed.

The easiest way to book the offer is using the following form. Simply select the desired route and travel dates, and then press one of the two buttons. We will then forward you to Lufthansa.com for booking. Please note that the departure must take place no later than March 31, 2022.

Below you will find the prices to New York depending on the departure airport:

New York is the cheapest destination of this deal. However, other destinations in the USA are also possible. Below are other destinations with sample prices from Hamburg:

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Flights from Munster to New York for €219 per person!

The regular economy fare with a 23 kg baggage allowance starts at €274 pp. At United, seat selection would then even be free before the check-in. In addition, United status customers then benefit from other advantages such as free same-day changes and free access to Eco+ with more legroom (on United flights).

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According to the fare rules, the flights can be booked until March 6, 2022. However, we do not believe that the fare will really be available for that long. You should book as soon as possible if you’re interested.

The minimum stay requirement is 6 days or one night from Saturday to Sunday, and according to the rules, you can spend a maximum of 3 months at the destination. The ESTA travel authorization (if eligible) costs US$14 (~€12) and is valid for a maximum stay of 90 days in the USA.

You can find available dates quickly and easily with the help of Google Flights (instructions). You have to filter the travel duration to find the cheapest flights. They can then be booked by entering the access code LGPARTYOF2 on Lufthansa.com.

This is a Star Alliance fare that does not include check-in luggage. Additionally, some other disadvantages may apply, especially when flying with United:

Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian

Lufthansa Group airlines call this fare Economy Light. You can select your seats during the check-in process. While these airlines still allow Star-Alliance-Gold customers to bring one 23kg bag, it is said that this benefit will soon be eliminated without much warning.

United Airlines

The long-haul United Basic Economy allows Star-Alliance-Gold customers to fly with 2 x 23 kg luggage, or even 3 x 32 kg if you’re a MileagePlus frequent flyer. Nevertheless, there are other restrictions:

  • You cannot reserve your seats. Even at the time of check-in, you’ll be automatically assigned a seat, which you cannot change.
  • You’ll be the last one to board the plane (except if you’re a frequent flyer).
  • Additionally, if you’re a MileagePlus-customer:
    • No free Economy-Plus upgrades
    • Only 50% PQM instead of 100%, and only 0.5 PQS per flight
    • No modifications (e.g. Same Day-Changes) possible
    • Upgrades are not permitted
Air Canada

On flights with Air Canada, there is also a Basic Economy, but it is not quite as restrictive as United’s. If you have a Star-Alliance-Gold-Status, you can give up a 23 kg luggage, and Air-Canada-Altitude status holders can even be allowed up to 3 x 32 kg.

Other restrictions include:

  • You can reserve seats, but at a higher price than usual for Economy.
  • For Air Canada Altitude customers:
    • 25% miles for transatlantic flights, none for domestic.
    • Upgrades are not permitted.
    • From Prestige 25K onwards you can select your seats.

If you feel that these restrictions are unbearable, you should book over the airline’s website, such as Lufthansa.com, and select the rate that includes luggage for roughly €100 more.

Mileage

Tickets are issued in booking class L and T. To give you an example, a non-stop United round trip in L from Berlin to New York should roughly get you:

  • 5,962 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
  • 3,976 Miles on Asiana Club
  • 3,976 Award Miles + 796 Tier Miles on Azul TodoAzul
  • 3,976 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
  • 3,976 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
  • 3,976 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
  • 3,976 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
  • 3,976 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
  • 3,976 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
  • 3,976 Award Miles + 1,988 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
  • 3,976 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
  • 3,976 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
  • 3,976 Miles on Egyptair Plus
  • 3,976 Points + 796 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
  • 2,386 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
  • 1,988 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
  • 1,988 Award Miles on Emirates Skywards
  • 410 Award Miles + 82 PQP on United MileagePlus
  • 280 Award Miles + 120 Points on Miles&More
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Data provided by miles.travel-dealz.com. Without guarantee on correctness.

If you fly with Lufthansa, you’ll get double status miles at Miles&More for flights in the first half of 2022. However, other programs are likely to be more attractive due to the higher mileage credit. Alternatively, you can book Lufthansa flights with United to bypass revenue-based mileage.

Hotels

Hotels in the USA usually cost between €50 and €285, depending on the city and hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is searching on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:

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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