Yesterday, we found unbeatably cheap Star Alliance flights from Germany to the USA that only cost €219 per person (which, by the way, are still available).
Now an equally attractive deal from Aer Lingus has appeared. You can book open-jaw flights to the US and back for only €162. However, you need to depart and arrive in different countries in order to benefit from the cheapest prices. Unlike yesterday’s deal, this deal can be booked for a single passenger and includes 23 kg of luggage.
Entry into the USA is permitted for fully vaccinated persons. In addition to proof of vaccination, you need a negative rapid corona test, no older than 1 day before departure.
At Aer Lingus, all flights can be rebooked without having to pay a rebooking fee until September 30, 2022 (up to 7 days before departure), but you will have to pay the fare difference. In addition, when booking through an OTA (online travel agency), additional fees for rebooking may apply.
Normally, we would recommend Aer Lingus’ website for booking. However, the tickets there cost twice as much. Therefore, whether you like it or not, you have to buy these flights through an OTA. If you don’t want to take any risks, the best way to book is to use the ITA Powertools (browser extension for Chrome & Firefox) to book on Priceline.com. Experience has shown that tickets are issued immediately there, but it may take longer at other OTAs.
Below are some examples of cheap open-jaw flights:
- Prague – Chicago | Boston – Frankfurt: €162
- Prague – Boston – Berlin: €170
- Prague – Boston | New York – Frankfurt: €181
- Prague – Chicago – Zurich: €189
- Prague – Boston | Los Angeles – Hamburg: €194
- Prague – Boston | Chicago – Zurich: €195
- Brussels – New York – Hamburg: €220
- Brussels – Chicago – Zurich: €235
- Brussels – Washington | New York – Hamburg: €244
- Brussels – Boston – Frankfurt: €245
The feeder flights from/to Dublin are mostly carried out with Airbus jets of the A320 family. Both Airbus A330s and Airbus A321neos are used on long-haul routes. The seat pitch on long-haul routes is around 79 cm.
By the way, in Dublin, you can (or must) use the pre-clearance. Entry into the USA then takes place in Ireland. This costs you some time in Dublin but saves you waiting times after arriving in the USA.
Search & Book
The fare is apparently available for travel from March to June 2022. We do not know how long the prices will remain available. However, the tickets are so cheap that you shouldn’t hesitate too long. The minimum stay requirement seems to be one night from Saturday to Sunday.
To search for available dates, we recommend using Google Flights (instructions). Unfortunately, with a few exceptions, the tickets can only be booked through third-party providers (e.g. in the Travel-Dealz flight search) and not directly at Aer Lingus.
Mileage
The tickets are usually issued in booking class A. Unfortunately, opportunities to earn miles are very limited. At Aer Lingus AerClub, you’d get 3 Avios per euro ticket price minus taxes & fees, which then equates to around 200 Avios. You’re better off with United MileagePlus, which will get you around 1,900 award miles.
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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