Oneworld members Finnair and American Airlines are offering cheap Economy flights to the United States destinations Chicago, New York, and Boston from Baltic capitals Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius, starting at €295. According to Finnair’s fare rules, adding a checked-in bag up to 23kg will see the price go up by €90.
We were able to find flights to the following three US destinations:
After an extremely short flight to Helsinki, you would either fly directly to New York with Finnair, or continue to London and fly to your final destination from there with American Airlines.
Search & Book
Fare rules state that these tickets are available for stays between six days and three months. They specify further that travel dates must be between today and December 31, 2019. Sadly, a blockout occurs during the summer holidays from June 19 through August 25. There is no information on offer duration. As of now, Google Flights indicates good availability for all autumn dates.
The easiest way to find low fares and suiting travel dates is Google Flights calendar (instructions). After retrieving travel dates, you can apply them on skyscanner. These are purchasable through Finnair’s website as well, but prices at skyscanner are approx. €20 cheaper.
Mileage
Tickets are issued in booking class O. This booking class yields only 25% of distance travelled in award miles. A Rigo to New York roundtrip can earn you miles on the following programs:
- 4,344 Points + 14 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 3,054 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 2,304 Avios + 346 Tier Points on The British Airways Club
- 2,304 Avios + 500 Elite Points on Iberia Plus 2025
- 2,172 Avios + 26 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 2,172 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 2,172 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 2,172 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 2,172 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
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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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