Montreal & Toronto: €391 British Airways Premium Economy from Scandinavia

British Airways Premium Economy Seat

Oneworld founding member British Airways has put an incredible low price tag on premium economy tickets from Scandinavian countries to Canada. Flights from Oslo to Toronto are available as low as €391. Departures from Sweden or Denmark increase the price by roughly €100. Since these tickets include two checked bags of 23 kg each, they are cheaper than most economy tickets that include hold luggage.

To Toronto with departure from:

To Montreal with departure from:

BA OSL YYZ W 391 2
An excellent fare for a premium economy transatlantic ride.

BA’s schedule shows Boeing 787 Dreamliners operating flights between London and both Canadian destinations. These birds feature a 2-3-2 seating pattern in premium economy, in contrast to the 3-3-3 seating in economy class.

Even better, British Airways premium economy tickets are especially attractive because you can upgrade them easily. We have dedicated an entire article to this opportunity:

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We were not able to locate fare rules for this flight. Since prices are excellent, we expect it to be very short-lived. Further, there is no minimum stay restricting this fare. Availability is excellent from October 2020 through June 2021.

We recommend searching flight dates via Google Flights and booking directly on ba.com.

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

British Airways tickets the long haul segments in booking class T. You can expect to earn the following mileage with the feeder flights adding a little extra on top:

  • 7,802 Avios + 50 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
  • 7,092 Avios + 180 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
  • 7,092 Avios + 850 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
  • 7,092 AsiaMiles + 40 Club Points on Asia Miles
  • 7,092 Miles on American AAdvantage
  • 7,092 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
  • 7,092 Points on Finnair Plus
  • 7,092 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
  • 7,092 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
  • 7,092 Points + 12 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
  • 7,092 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
  • 7,092 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
  • 7,092 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
  • 7,092 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
Data provided by miles.travel-dealz.com. Without guarantee on correctness.
Information & Tips for Canada

The North American country of Canada is the second largest country in the world in terms of surface area. In Canada, English and French are the official languages. Tourists visit Canada because of its many natural attractions and large cities, and the flight prices vary between the east and west coasts. Flights to the east coast e.g. to Toronto or Montreal regularly cost less than 400€. For flights to the west coast, e.g. to Vancouver or Calgary, prices are closer to 400€ – 600€. Other destinations are mostly only reachable with an additional domestic flight. Just like in the USA, most airlines now only offer cheap fares that do not include checked baggage. For checked baggage you should budget an additional 50€ per direction.

Best Time to Travel

Canada is a huge country with many varying climate conditions, but it is safe to say that the winters (November to March) are very cold and snowy in most regions. Summers are relatively mild and partly rainy.

Immigration & Visa Requirements

Most EU citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 6 months. However, an electronic travel waiver (eTA) must be applied for, similar to the ESTA required for entry into the USA. This costs CA$7 (~€5) and is valid for up to 5 years.

Currency

Canada’s national currency is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). One euro is approximately CA$1.46. Many credit cards may charge a foreign currency fee of up to 2% to pay in CAD.

Transfer from Canada to the USA

Canada is located north of the USA and is the only other country apart from Mexico that shares a border with it (2 borders, actually: Alaska borders Canada in the southeast!) At many airports in Canada US immigration is already done before departure, so you arrive in the USA as a “domestic” passenger in the domestic terminal which can potentially save you lots of time since you do not have to stand in line at customs upon arriving. By land the same entry formalities take place as at the airport or by train at the station in Canada. Most EU citizens don’t need a visa and can instead make use of the digital ESTA procedure.

Finding the Best eSIM Plan

We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Airalo and Maya Mobile. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:

The Best eSIM Plans for Canada 🇨🇦 Compared

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