USA: Lufthansa Group & SkyTeam Premium Economy Starting at €617 from Sweden & Norway

The Lufthansa Group and SkyTeam members Air France, KLM, and Delta are matching SAS’ transatlantic premium economy prices, and selling their tickets for less than €700. You can fly to various destinations, such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, and Miami, among others. These prices are available from all Norwegian and Swedish airports that they fly to (e.g. Gothenburg, Stockholm, Oslo, Stavanger, and Bergen).

These prices are available almost daily between November and May. You can book these flights on Lufthansa’s or KLM’s website:

From Stockholm:

From Oslo:

Lufthansa‘s flights are via Frankfurt/Munich, KLM’s flights via Amsterdam, and Air France’s flights via Paris. If you fly Delta, you’ll often have a second stop in the USA, e.g. in Minneapolis or Detroit. This is usually not that good of an option, as only transatlantic flights will have you sitting in premium economy, while the rest are in economy class. If is also possible to fly with SWISS, Brussels Airlines, and Austrian to some destinations.

Search & Book

This deal expires on August 28, 2023 and is valid for flights between November 1 and May 18, as long as your trip includes 6 days or a Sunday, and is no longer than 3 months.

You can find all available dates for all routes on Google Flights. You should then book the flights on Lufthansa‘s or KLM‘s 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

All short-haul flights are issued in booking class Y, while the long-haul tickets are issued in booking class N (Lufthansa Group) or A (SkyTeam).

We’ll give you an example for each alliance. First, a Lufthansa round trip from Stockholm to Chicago via Munich:

Now, a round trip from Oslo to Miami with Air France:

Feel free to use our status calculator to see how far your personal itineraries leave you from your desired status:

Destination

Hotel prices in the US usually start at roughly €65-90, depending on the city and the 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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