SkyTeam airline Air France is offering incredibly low fares in their premium economy class cabins from Oslo. This is probably a direct response to the Oneworld offer from Scandinavia, that we have let you know about yesterday. Prices start at NOK 4,482 (~€380) to Washington DC!
The website will sometimes show “Premium Economy” and once you’ve selected the flights it says “Economy”. This seems to happen when selecting KLM-flights, as KLM does not have a Premium Economy. Make sure to select Air France flights.
The flights should be operated by Air France via Paris. 2 pieces of luggage of 23 kg each are included, as well as 2 pieces of hand luggage.
Search & Book
We do not know when this deal will expire. The minimum stay requirement is a night from Saturday to Sunday, or 6 days. There’s high availability from this month until June 2021.
You can find your preferred travel dates with Google Flights (instructions). You should then book directly with the airline, e.g. Air France or KLM.
We expect further shakeups in the airline industry over the following months. Some services might be cancelled, aircraft changed or downgraded. The schedule we describe may very well change.
Mileage
Premium economy class fares usually accrue at least a 100% of the miles flown. If you fly to Washington DC, your ticket will most probably be issued in booking class A and will accrue the following mileage:
- 12,398 RDM + 2,178 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 10,326 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 9,388 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 9,388 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 9,388 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 9,388 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 9,388 Award Miles + 140 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 9,388 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 9,388 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 9,388 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 9,388 Miles on ITA Volare
- 9,316 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 8,546 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 8,124 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 7,702 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 4,696 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
Hotels
Hotels in the US can be very pricey. You should for sure compare prices, location and reviews. We would suggest using our favorite hotel booking platform for that:
Have a look at our hotel coupons and vouchers as well:
Information & Tips for USA
The USA offers many sights, natural wonders and cultural significance. Thanks to numerous airlines offering flights across the Atlantic, it is always pretty inexpensive to get there. Alternatively, you can also cross the Atlantic by boat.
Immigration, ESTA & Visa Requirements
The USA has one of the strictest entry regulations in the world. Most EU citizens, among others, are lucky to be able to participate in the so-called Visa Waiver Program. If you get an electronic entry permit (ESTA) for approximately €20, you don’t need a visa for entry.
The Best Time to Visit
Due to its sheer size, the perfect time to visit the USA varies greatly from region to region. In winter, Florida is very popular due to the mild temperatures. In the summer the West and East Coasts are flooded by tourists which drives up the prices for hotels and flights and during the Indian Summer in late autumn New England is a very popular destination. The hurricane season between July and September can be dangerous in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida and the southern states are regularly struck by these tropical storms. Blizzards occur from the East Coast to the Midwest during the winter months and regularly put air traffic and public life on hold.
Currency
The US dollar is widely used throughout the world and accepted as a currency in most tourist hotspots worldwide. That being said, carrying cash isn’t necessary in the US, all you need is a credit card! These are very common in the USA and are accepted pretty much everywhere without any issues. If you already have a credit card in your wallet, you should make sure that it does not charge a foreign currency fee if possible. Carrying a few dollars in cash doesn’t hurt though. You might need cash e.g. for the bus ticket if you want to buy it directly from the driver. Most of the time you even have to give exact change.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Knowroaming and Ubigi. 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 the USA 🇺🇸 Compared
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