Only Today: Oneworld Flights to Chicago & New York Starting at €337 from Athens (€453 with Luggage)

Oneworld member British Airways and its partner American Airlines are currently offering cheap flights from Athens to Chicago and New York. The flights to the windy city only cost €337 if you fly with only a carry-on, or €453 if you book the fare that includes 23 kg of checked luggage. Sadly, this fare expires tonight, so you don’t have much time to think about it.

Our calendar displays all available dates for trips of 2-14 days. Once you’ve selected the destination and dates for your booking, we’ll redirect you to British Airways’ website:

First, you would always fly to London, usually onboard an Airbus A320neo. From there, you can either fly to New York in a Boeing 777 or to Chicago, either in an American Airlines Boeing 787 or in a British Airways Airbus A380.

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This deal is set to expire tonight (November 30, 2022), so you’ll have to be rather quick. According to the fare rules, the flights have to take place before March 14 or after September 1. You also have to stay at least 6 days (or a Sunday) before flying back.

Our calendar displays all available dates for trips of up to 2 weeks. For longer trips, check out Google Flights‘ calendar. Either way, you should book these tickets directly on British Airways’ website.

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

If you book on British Airways’ website, the flights between Athens and London will be issued in booking class S, while the long-haul flights will be issued in booking class O. On American Airlines’ website, you’ll have booking class O on the short flights and B on the long flights.

To give you an example, flying to Chicago when booking on British Airways’ website should get you:

Destination

Hotel prices in the USA usually start at roughly €85 – €130, depending on the city and 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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