New York: £1,069/€1,230 SkyTeam Business Class from the United Kingdom in Early 2024

SkyTeam members Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM and Virgin Atlantic have recently started a sale of discounted business class tickets from various UK airports to New York. Prices are cheapest for departures from Inverness at €1,230 (~£1,069), while flights from other airports are a little more expensive. You can even fly nonstop from London or Manchester for just €1,500.

Despite Air France and KLM recently introducing business class light fares, these tickets include two checked bags and lounge access.

You can fly from the following airports:

• Inverness at €1,230 (~£1,069)
• Birmingham at €1,415 (~£1,230)
• Edinburgh at €1,415 (~£1,230)
• Newcastle at €1,416 (~£1,231)
• Glasgow at €1,428 (~£1,241)
• Bristol at €1,430 (~£1,243)
• Aberdeen at €1,431 (~£1,244)
• Manchester at €1,494 (~£1,299) (Nonstop)
• London at €1,514 (~£1,316) (Nonstop)

Our availability calendar highlights possible flight dates from Inverness, London and Manchester at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to KLM’s website with your selected flight dates.

Nonstop flights are available from Manchester and London, operated by either Virgin Atlantic or Delta Air Lines. Flights from other British airports take you to Amsterdam or Paris first, with Air France or KLM handling long-haul duties.

Search & Book

According to the fare rules, tickets are on sale for this price until May 30, 2023 for departures between January and March 2024. A minimum stay of night from Saturday to Sunday in necessary to get the lowest price.

Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates. We recommend purchasing premium tickets directly from the involved airlines, like KLM.

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

Long-haul segments are booking class Z, with mileage depending on marketing and operating airline. This example covers a trip from Inverness to New York sold and operated by KLM:

A nonstop trip with Delta yields the following mileage:

You can find out your accrual with our Mileage Calculator:

Destination

Hotel prices in New York usually start at roughly €140, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search 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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Information & Tips for New York

New York City is famous for landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and the Empire State Building. The currency is the U.S. dollar (USD), and credit cards are widely accepted. The city can be expensive, especially for accommodation and dining in tourist areas, though budget options are available. The weather varies, with cold winters, hot summers, and mild spring and fall seasons. The best time to visit is usually in the spring or fall when the weather is most pleasant.

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