New York: €1,398 Star Alliance Business Class From Milan, Nonstop Oneworld at €1,491

Star Alliance member TAP Portugal and Oneworld carrier American Airlines engage in competitive pricing for Milan to New York Business Class tickets, a route with fierce competition like La Compagnie, Delta Air Lines and Emirates. TAP charges €1,398 for a roundtrip, by far the cheapest offer, but with a stop in Lisbon. You can also fly nonstop with American Airlines for €1,491.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to TAP or British Airways with your preselected flight dates.

For American Airlines flights, select “JFK” as destination, then buy your tickets on British Airways’ website. Selecting NYC results in available dates for TAP flights, as the carrier seves both Newark and JFK airport.

If you choose TAP flights, you will first fly to Lisbon and then cross the Atlantic on an Airbus A321. You can find a review of the plane’s business class product here.

American sends a Boeing 777-200 from New York to Milan. These planes have lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 seating pattern.

Search & Book

American Airlines’ offer is set to expire on June 30, 2022. TAP has no expiration date set. Both airlines require you to stay at least one night from Saturday to Sunday to get the cheapest price.

Google Flights displays all fares mentioned. You can easily retrieve prices for your favorite travel dates there (instructions) and choose the best offer from our flight search to book them. While OTAs may offer lower prices, we recommend booking directly with the airline.

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

TAP tickets will be booking class J. Star Alliance frequent flyers earn the following for tickets to Newark via Lisbon.

If you fly nonstop with American, your tickets are booking class I. You can earn the following miles and points:

Destination

Hotel prices in New York are infamously high, in almost all hotel categories. 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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