Oneworld carriers British Airways and American Airlines offer a bunch of insanely cheap Business Class tickets to Canadian airports with departure from Paris. Fares go as low as €1,128 for a roundtrip to Toronto!
British Airways operates alls short haul flights as well as services to Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Toronto is served by BA’s brand new Airbus A350 cabin that features their new Business Class. Flights to Calgary start with a long haul trip from Paris to Dallas on an American Airlines Boeing 777.
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All connections in question are displayed accurately by Google Flights. At time of writing, availability is outstanding. For flight dates 2020, you can find these fares daily! We recommend to us Google Flights’ calendar function to find matching dates (instructions). Put that data to good use by purchasing low priced tickets via our flight search or directly at ba.com.
Fare rules state that you have to stay at least one night from saturday to sunday in Canada to take advantage of this fare. Your maximum stay may not exceed one month. This offer will expire on July 16, 2019, but may very well run out of availability earlier.
Mileage
British Airways issues tickets for European connection in booking class J and international segments in booking class I. Those are full fare booking classes, returning at least 100% of your travelling distance as award mileage. Without any tier bonuses, you can gain the following award miles for a from Paris to Vancouver:
- 15,208 Points on Finnair Plus
- 15,208 Avios + 350 Tier Credits on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 12,772 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 12,312 Avios + 76 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 12,312 AsiaMiles + 150 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 12,312 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 12,312 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 12,312 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 12,312 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 12,312 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 9,958 Points + 20 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
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Further, long haul segments in booking class I will be awarded with 140 tier points in each direction. Combined with 40 tier points that you receive for each flight between London on Paris, you can gain a total of 360 tier points by purchasing a €1,155 ticket to Vancouver. This results in more than half of what you need to gain Oneworld Sapphire status.
Business Class Products
British Airways’ Club Europe
British Airways’ European Business Class Club Europe can be found across their Airbus A320 family short haul fleet. It uses the exact same seats as in Economy Class. The main diffenrence is that the middle seat is blocked within the usual 3-3 seating arrangement. Unfortunately, this still results in extremly small legroom (less than 80 cm). In contrast, the main benefits of Club Europe are lounge access (if available), free meal service and generous baggage regulations (2 checked bags up to 32kg). You can find a more detailed review of the product here.
British Airways’ Club World Business Class
BA’s Business Class is subject to some mixed reviews. While it offers lie-flat seats in most aircraft configurations, they are deemed to be narrow by some customers. Since not all seats are facing forward, you might have to endure a long trip facing to the rear end of the cabin.
Further, that some business fares do not include free seat selection is criticized, as it may cost €60 to select the seat of your choice. A more detailed review of BA’s 777 Business Class can be read here. Their Boeing 787 features a similar layout that is reviewed here.
American Airlines’ Business Class
American’s Business Class is generally well received. Their food and beverage service gets positive feedback as well as their lie flat seat. In contrast, their lackluster lounges and bulky air bag seat belts are main points of criticism. You can read a more detailed review in English or German.
Information & Tips for Canada
Canada offers a wide range of attractions, from the Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park to the vibrant cities of Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. The currency used is the Canadian dollar (CAD), and credit cards are widely accepted. Prices can vary, but Canada is generally more expensive than many other destinations, particularly in major cities. The weather varies significantly by region, with cold winters and mild summers in most areas, while the west coast enjoys milder winters. The best time to visit is usually summer or early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
Canada’s transport infrastructure is well-developed, with reliable public transit systems in major cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, including buses, subways, and light rail. However, outside of these urban areas, public transport can be limited, and a car is often necessary for getting around. Between cities, domestic flights are common, especially for long distances, but trains and buses are also available, though travel times can be lengthy. Road conditions are generally good, and driving is a popular way to explore the country.
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