You can currently fly to various US destinations, such as Dallas, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and some others, in American Airlines‘, Iberia‘s or British Airways‘ business class if you depart from Barcelona or Madrid. Prices start at only €1,528 if you purchase the flights on Iberia’s website.
Iberia has some of the worst Covid-19 refund policies out there, as your way to a refund might require things like an actual Covid-19 infection.
You have to be fully vaccinated for at least 14 days to enter the United States, with an approved vaccine, unless you are a US resident/citizen. You can read more about the entry requirements at the CDC.
You can find these fares mostly in March 2023, with a few dates in February and April. The pre-selected March 7-14 dates bring results to almost all routes. You have to fly to the US between Tuesday and Thursday and have to fly back from Monday through Wednesday.
The following cities are available from Madrid:
- Pittsburgh: €1,528
- New York: €1,553
- Dallas: €1,558
- San Francisco: €1,559
- Washington, D.C: €1,558
- Miami: €1,604 (non-stop outbound)
- Atlanta: €1,633
You can fly to the following cities from Barcelona:
- Washington, D.C.: €1,558
- Dallas: €1,558
- Pittsburgh: €1,588
- Miami: €1,577
- New York: €1,567
- San Francisco: €1,617
- Atlanta: €1,672
Most itineraries include American Airlines’ Boeing 777 for the transatlantic sector. Other tickets include Iberia’s A330 or British Airways’ Airbus A380 or Boeing 787.
Even if American Airlines doesn’t enjoy a good reputation for many, its business class is very good. Every seat on wide-body planes has direct access to the aisle and the service, as well as the food and the seat, are at a very high standard. Travel-Dealz founder Johannes tested the Boeing 777 and really enjoyed the flight.
British Airways was one of the first airlines to offer lie-flat seats – over 20 years ago. And they still continue to be up to date with the newest trends, each seat offering direct access to the aisle. Their best seats are the Club Suites that offer a lot of privacy – but the older seats are fine as well. A general downside at British Airways: there is no free seat reservation, which is unusual for a business class.
Iberia is one of the few airlines that has the same product on (almost) all long-haul planes. Merely a few A350s have a different CL6720 seat, which are basically modern suites. But even with the other seats, you always have direct access to the aisle. The seats which are directly next to the aisle (in every 2nd row), however, only offer limited privacy. In total, it’s a very good product – also thanks to the good food and in-flight entertainment.
Search & Book
While the fare rules do not state when this deal will expire, they mention that you must spend at least one Sunday in the USA before flying back. Furthermore, your outbound flight has to take place between Tuesday and Thursday, while you can only fly back from Monday through Wednesday. You should book your flights 180 days before departure.
Google Flights (instructions) displays all available dates. As mentioned before, the cheapest prices can only be found on Iberia’s website.
Mileage
As it is Iberia issuing these flights, they will be issued with an Iberia flight number in booking class I. To give you an example, the flights to Washington DC via New York should get you:
- 12,106 Points on Finnair Plus
- 10,556 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 10,088 Avios + 76 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 10,088 AsiaMiles + 150 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 10,088 Award Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 10,088 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 10,088 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 10,088 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 8,070 Points + 20 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 5,648 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 5,474 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 4,884 Avios + 812 Tier Points on The British Airways Club
- 4,670 Avios + 1,984 Elite Points on Iberia Plus 2025
- 532 Award Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
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Feel free to use our mileage calculator to see how many miles your individual routing would get you:
Destination
Hotel prices in the USA usually start at roughly €90, depending on the hotel category and city. 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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