Yesterday, we published a SAS offer for premium economy flights from Scandinavia to the USA starting at €615. Now, SkyTeam partners Delta, KLM, Air France, and Virgin Atlantic are offering a similar deal. While there are fewer nonstop flights, this deal comes with some advantages, including 2x 23 kg checked baggage (instead of 1x 23 kg with SAS) and free seat selection.
A selection of affordable routes:
- Stockholm – Washington D.C.: €630
- Stockholm – Boston: €630
- Stockholm – Chicago: €630
- Oslo – New York: €637
- Oslo – Los Angeles: €640
- Oslo – Boston: €640
- Oslo – San Francisco: €652
- Stockholm – New York: €694 (non-stop)
- Copenhagen – New York: €695 (non-stop)
- Copenhagen – Boston: €700
- Copenhagen – Washington D.C.: €714
- and more…
Unfortunately, unlike with SAS’s offer, Toronto is not discounted here.
The deal is available for travel in May, June, and September 2025. From Copenhagen, there are also cheap tickets for October. Use the form below to search for flights via Skyscanner or Delta (KLM’s website is a bit buggy today).
The long-haul flight will be operated by Delta Air Lines, KLM, Air France, or Virgin Atlantic, depending on the route. This typically involves a layover in New York, Amsterdam, Paris Charles de Gaulle, or London-Heathrow. Some feeder flights are also operated by SAS.
Delta Air Lines offers nonstop flights on the routes CPH - JFK, CPH - MSP, and ARN - JFK. However, flying directly to Minneapolis (instead of taking a connecting flight) costs almost twice as much. All airlines provide wider seats in premium economy with approximately 96 cm of seat pitch.
Be mindful when booking. For instance, flying from Stockholm to San Francisco via New York (Stockholm – New York – San Francisco) would mean spending the 6-hour domestic flight in Comfort+ (Economy with extra legroom). A better option would be routes via London or Paris, even if they cost a bit more.
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$40 (~€34) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
Premium Economy Products
Air France has two different types of premium economy seats. The seats in their Boeing planes do not recline in the conventional sense but instead slide forward. This can be a bonus, especially on a day flight since you’re not disturbed by the person sitting in front of you. Tall passengers, however, have difficulties sleeping, as “reclining” leads to very limited leg room. The seats in Airbus A350 planes are better and closer to the competition. Sadly, the service and catering are often disappointing.
Delta’s seats are similar to those of United, American, and KLM. They are very comfortable and modern. But not only the seat is on a high level. Being able to pre-order food is quite rare in this travel class, as is access to fast lanes at the airport. Another positive is that they stuck to the 2 x 23 kg baggage allowance despite their European SkyTeam partners wanting to completely cut free luggage altogether.
KLM has recently added a small premium economy cabin to most of its Boeing long-haul planes. The seats are among the best on the market, the service is good, and you also get SkyPriority services at the airport.
Virgin Atlantic has similar seats to its SkyTeam partner Delta. If you’re flying to North America, Delta is often a slightly better choice. If, however, you intend to travel from London to a different destination, such as the Caribbean or Shanghai, Virgin Atlantic’s premium economy is a great choice. Furthermore, their planes have quite a large premium economy section, which often leads to good prices being offered.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, the flights are bookable until March 23, 2025 for departures in the following periods:
- May 1 to June 25, 2025
- August 17 to September 30, 2025
- October 1 to October 27, 2025 (only from Copenhagen)
The minimum stay is 6 days or one Saturday-to-Sunday night. The maximum stay allowed under the fare is 3 months (90 days with ESTA).
For finding available dates, we recommend using Google Flights (instructions). You can then book some flights directly with KLM-Air France (if their website works properly) or Delta. Flights with Virgin Atlantic seem to be available only through third-party sites like Skyscanner.
Miles & Points
The booking class varies by airline and flight number. For the long-haul premium economy flights, these are the booking classes:
- Delta Air Lines: G
- Virgin Atlantic: K
- Air France-KLM: A
For the Delta economy flights within the USA, the booking class is:
- Delta Air Lines: W
- Air France-KLM: H
If you book the flights with a Air France flight number, according to SkyTeam rules, these are treated as Air France flights regardless of the operating airline, meaning you would earn (e.g. flying to Washington DC via New York):
- 11,944 RDM + 2,020 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 9,102 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 8,820 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 8,816 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 8,320 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 8,320 Miles on ITA Volare
- 8,320 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 8,246 Award Miles + 140 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 8,034 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 8,034 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 8,034 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 8,034 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 8,034 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 8,034 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 8,034 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 4,124 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 2,164 Award Miles + 44 XP on Flying Blue
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If you book the same itinerary under a Delta flight number on a Delta-issued ticket, the mileage accrual would be different:
- 13,686 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 12,586 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 10,308 Miles on LATAM Pass
- 10,202 Miles on ITA Volare
- 9,776 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 9,070 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 8,820 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 8,460 Award Miles + 120 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 8,246 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 8,246 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 8,246 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 7,820 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 6,866 Award Miles + 44 XP on Flying Blue
- 3,152 RDM + 630 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 640 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 426 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- Customize Calculation
The situation is quite complex, so feel free to calculate your earnings using our mileage calculator for your preferred frequent flyer program.
Destination
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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Translated and edited by Ditmar
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