The SkyTeam members KLM, Air France, and Delta are currently offering many cheap business class connections from Spain to various US cities, such as Chicago or New York starting at €1,338. Departures are available from March through June.
Here some of the routes available with this deal:
- Barcelona – New York (non-stop) at €1338
- Barcelona – Washington at €1339
- Madrid – New York (non-stop) at €1342
- Barcelona – Chicago at €1374
- Madrid – Chicago at €1378
- Malaga – New York at €1391
- Madrid – Washington at €1342
- Malaga – Chicago at €1391
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to KLM or Delta with your selected flight dates.
You have two options to reach your final destination in the USA: Fly with Delta to New York or Atlanta from Madrid or Barcelona and continue your journey to your final destination in domestic First Class, or fly to Paris or Amsterdam with KLM in EuroBusiness and then onward your final destination.
If you’re travelling to North America, Delta is surely not a bad choice, especially if the route is operated with an Airbus plane. The seats in the Boeing 767 are good, but already quite old. The seats in the A330 and especially the A350, however, are on an extremely high level. All A330neo and A350 planes already have the Suite seats installed, which offer maximum privacy.
Let’s start with the negatives: Not only is Air France’s service usually below average (especially between meals), but their Business Light fare makes things even worse. Only 1 piece of luggage is included, and lounge access costs extra (except on flights to the US). On a positive note, almost all of their planes are equipped with a modern 1-2-1 business class by now.
By now, modern seats have also become the norm at KLM. Its business class is definitely not a bad choice, also thanks to the good service. Like many other airlines, the Boeing 787 always has the newest business class seats installed.
Search & Book
The fare rules state that this deal doesn’t have an expiration date, but your trip also has to be at least 6 days long or include a Sunday.
You can find available dates easily using Google Flights. You should then book the flights on KLM’s website or you can book with OTAs but they will have some downsides:
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.
As always, don’t forget to apply for your ESTA visa (for US$21 (~€18)) for your stay in the USA.
Mileage
Transatlantic flights are usually issued in booking class Z, all others in J. To give you an example, flying to New York and back with Delta should get you:
- 14,320 Award Miles + 200 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 11,522 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 10,740 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 10,740 Miles on LATAM Pass
- 10,740 Miles on ITA Volare
- 8,950 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 8,950 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 8,950 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 8,950 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 7,160 Award Miles + 60 XP on Flying Blue
- 7,160 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 7,160 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 7,160 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 7,160 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 7,160 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 6,850 RDM + 1,370 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
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Feel free to use our mileage calculator to see how many miles other routings would get you:
Destination
Hotel prices in the USA usually start at roughly €85 – €150, 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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