The SWISS first-class lounge is considered one of the best in the world, at least if you believe the Skytrax ratings. Whether this reputation is truly deserved and what you can actually expect is something we’ll explore in this review of the SWISS First Class Lounge at Zurich Airport’s E-Gates.

This review is based on experiences from several lounge visits. The images and catering impressions largely reflect the situation as of October 2025, following the catering change in SWISS lounges.

Location & Transfer

The lounge is one of two SWISS lounges in Zurich available to First Class passengers and HON Circle Members. In addition to the lounge discussed here in the satellite terminal of Zurich Airport, there is another one located at the A-Gates in the main building. While the A-Gates lounge is within the Schengen area, Terminal E handles only non-Schengen flights.

In addition to the standard transfer between the terminals via the automated underground train, First Class guests have a second option to reach the satellite terminal. Every 20 minutes, a shuttle bus styled after the (old) SWISS First Class transports lounge guests under runway 10/28 to a dedicated entrance of the terminal.

This service can be arranged at check-in at the A-Gates lounge. There is a separate waiting area at the end of the upper floor of the Schengen First Class Lounge, where guests are collected by the transfer staff. From there, a lift takes them two floors down to a passport control checkpoint reserved exclusively for First Class guests. As a result, exit formalities can be completed within seconds, without any waiting.

The converted Mercedes Sprinter then stops at the satellite terminal directly in front of a lift that leads straight up to the lounge reception. When transferring from the A-Gates, there is no need to stop at the reception desk again, as guests are already checked into the system by the transfer staff and can proceed directly into the lounge.

Access Rules

The access rules correspond to those of other First Class lounges within the Lufthansa Group. Accordingly, access is limited to the following travellers:

• A ticket for a SWISS or Lufthansa First Class flight on the same day (+ 2 guests)
• HON Circle Members on any Star Alliance flight on the same day (+ 2 guests)

When flying with the Lufthansa Group, access is available not only on departure but also on arrival. If departing from Zurich with a Star Alliance partner airline, SWISS states on its website that only one guest may be brought along.

Facilities

Upon entering the SWISS First Class Lounge at the E-Gates, the first thing that stands out is the light-filled, fully glass-enclosed main area including the bar. Based on this perspective, let’s have a closer look at the lounge’s facilities and layout.

Restaurant Area

The lounge is roughly divided into four different areas. On the left-hand side is the restaurant area with a view of runway 32/14, featuring nine set tables. This is honestly my favourite area, as it is the brightest and, after all, this is where the food is served.

On the other side of the partition wall, there are four additional tables that can also be used for dining from the menu. Even if all these tables are occupied, this is not an issue. You can order and enjoy food anywhere throughout the lounge.

In front of the bar, there is a small selection of snacks and champagne. During my visits, however, these seemed purely decorative, as champagne was always served directly from the bar. The bar itself offers a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

To the right of the bar, there are various seating options, some of which are partially enclosed by wooden panels to create a sense of privacy. Architecturally, care has been taken to ensure plenty of natural light enters the lounge, resulting in excellent apron views from this area as well.

Behind the seating along the window front is a meeting room, which is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, it was permanently occupied during my last visit, so I have included a photo from a previous stay instead.

In addition to the views, there is another highlight common to all lounges in the satellite terminal: the terrace. In the case of the SWISS First Class Lounge, it is particularly spacious and offers a 180-degree view of the eastern part of the apron. Especially in summer, it is a wonderful place to spend time.

On the other side of the reception area are the restrooms, showers, and two bedrooms. The shower rooms are probably the least spectacular of all First Class lounges I have experienced and, in my opinion, do not differ much from those in the Business or Senator Lounges. The view from the restrooms (or rather, the washrooms), however, is quite fascinating.

Bedrooms

In addition to the two shower rooms, each of the two bedrooms also has its shower. Both rooms feature a queen-size bed, a (very) small television, a bathroom, a wardrobe, and a chair. One of the rooms also includes a barrier-free bathroom.

I found the bed very comfortable during previous stays, and no airport noise was audible. Unfortunately, the curtain must be kept closed while using the room to ensure privacy for both the guest and terrace visitors. A maximum usage time was not communicated to me at the time.

Food & Drinks

Since October 1, 2025, catering in the SWISS lounges in Zurich has been handled by the Austrian catering company DoN. Even though I, personally, saw little need for change in the previous offerings, part of the menu was replaced. In addition, there was a small service adjustment involving a warm, moist towel. More on that shortly.

Initially, these menu changes also affected what was probably the most iconic dish on the menu: cheese fondue. The fondue has since returned, hopefully for good this time. While this certainly improves the lounge’s aroma, I still find its temporary removal unfortunate, as few dishes represent Switzerland better. Fortunately, beef tartar is still available and can also be replaced with a vegetarian option.

In addition to the standard menu, there is a regularly changing seasonal menu. On my first round of dining, I actually ordered the beef fillet with truffle sauce, celeriac purée, and caramelized carrots. However, after the starter, I was served the regular beef fillet with autumn vegetables, rosemary potatoes, and Pinot Noir sauce.

I had my second meal in the restaurant area. Immediately after sitting down, bread was served and the warm towel at the table was heated (more on that in the service section). Along with the bread, I ordered a pumpkin and ginger soup, which was delicious.

For the main course, I chose a dish that was already on the previous menu: Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with rösti. This had always been one of my favourite dishes and was previously presented very elegantly. This time, however, I was disappointed by the presentation. Not only did the rösti appear relatively dark, but the overall plating was far removed from the refined style of a high-end restaurant. The taste was still good, but the presentation affected practicality, and with two plates, the table felt rather crowded.

For dessert, there was “Swiss chocolate mousse” made with Lindt chocolate, Alpine cream, and homemade raspberry sorbet. The clear star of this course was the sorbet, of which I promptly ordered an additional portion. The mousse itself was not bad, but once again appeared rather simply presented.

A brief note on the beverage selection: while it is extensive and varied, I believe there could be more emphasis on higher-quality options, especially when it comes to alcoholic beverages. Some non-European competitors offer significantly better (sparkling) wines.

Service

There is certainly nothing negative to say about the service in the SWISS First Class Lounges. During all of my visits so far, the service level has been very proactive and attentive. The only issue was the miscommunication during the first meal, which should not happen but was forgivable. Otherwise, it’s difficult to imagine the service being much better.

This is also where the new little dining feature comes into play: guests can pour the warm towel themselves or have it prepared by the staff.

Beyond that, no major differences in dining service were noticeable following the change in the gastronomic concept. Even previously, staff checked on guests’ well-being every 10–15 minutes during meals and refilled drinks as needed.

Extras

The SWISS First Class Lounge in the satellite terminal truly leaves little to be desired. If your flight departs from a remote stand, you even receive a chauffeur service. While most flights depart from gate positions, there are occasional departures that allow guests to enjoy this particularly special service.

Upon entering the lounge, a time is arranged for the exclusive transfer, usually aligned with the regular boarding time. Guests are then taken from the lounge via lift to a waiting BMW i7 sedan. Under an umbrella, of course, if it’s raining.

Alternatively, one could also list the hotel rooms or the terrace as extras. Both certainly not standard features, even in First Class lounges of Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, or other carriers offering First Class.

Conclusion

China Southern Airlines is offering a deal from Amsterdam and London to Bali starting at just €507. This deal includes 23kg checked luggage. Departures are only available in March.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Trip.com with your selected flight dates.

First, you will fly from Amsterdam to Guangzhou on a China Southern Airbus A350 and then from London on their Boeing 787. Economy class features a 3-3-3 configuration with 81 cm of legroom, personal entertainment, and power outlets. In Guangzhou, you will continue your journey to Indonesia on a China Southern Airbus A320 family aircraft, which has a 3-3 configuration in economy class. The flight takes more than four hours. If you have a long layover, China Southern provides free accommodation at their transfer desk depending on your booking.

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This deal will expire on January 17, 2026, a minimum stay of six days or a Saturday overnight stay applies, along with a maximum stay of three months. Departures are only available in March.

You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on China Southern’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Trip.com. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.

Editor’s Note: With this fare, you will save at least €200 on your flights to Bali comparing to other carriers, and on many dates, you can fly to your destination with a two-hour layover. On the return, you’ll have a longer layover, but you can take the opportunity to go shopping in Guangzhou.

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class T. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal to Indonesia:

Destination

Every day of the week, the routine of Travel-Dealz editors begins with combing through countless offers and suggesting them to our colleagues. After evaluating them, only the best deals make it on our homepage and into our newsletter. In this post, we want to shine a light on offers that were discussed, but ultimately disregarded. But just because we didn’t feel they would be interesting for a broader audience, it doesn’t mean that some people won’t cherish them.

Oneworld Economy Sale to the USA from Madrid

Oneworld alliance members currently run a huge sale to many US destinations, available with departure from Madrid. Tickets start at €363. Flights are operated by American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia – and many tickets on sale are non-stop flights.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: If you don’t hold a Oneworld status, you’re already paying €482 for a ticket with hold luggage. Iberia’s premium economy sale running at the same time seems much better value-for-money to us. That’s why the premium economy deal made the site, and this one did not.

Carnival Alaska Cruises from/to California at €801pp

Carnival’s Carnival Luminosa spends April, May and June 2026 cruising between San Francisco and the Alaskan panhandle, capturing stunning landscapes while visiting cities like Ketchikan and the state capital, Juneau. All departures are available for less than €1,000 per person, starting at only €801per person for an inside cabin.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: On a route like this, you don’t want an inside cabin – there is simply too much to see, even when you minimize the time in your personal quarters. The other prices are decent too, but nothing headline worthy, resulting in a deal that barely missed the mark.

EasyJet Flights to Cabo Verde

EasyJet has lowered prices for flights from several European cities to the Cabo Verde islands, with tickets from Milan starting at €156.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: The quoted fare does not include a cabin bag or hold luggage. Adding either increases the price by at least €120, almost doubling the price. Given that this seems rather scammy and deals to Cape Verde are rarely well received, it landed here in a week that saw plenty of better deals.

High Discounts with High Minimum Spends

Lastminute.com and Camperdays.com both issued generous coupon codes this week, shaving a transparent, fixed amount off 2026 holiday or RV bookings. You can save €85 RV rentals and either £150, £250 or £350 off flight+hotel packages, depending on your booking value.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: While these may come in handy for people that wanted to book on these sites anyway, the minimum spend is too high in both cases. We cannot consider them a useful tool for a broader audience.

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If cities like Chicago or Seattle are on your travel bucket list but the idea of being cramped in economy class for hours kept you from visiting, this might be the offer you’ve been waiting for: The flag carrier of Iceland, Icelandair, is selling tickets in Saga Class to America for prices starting at €740 from Stockholm. Travel dates are mostly available during the winter.

The Saga Class is closer to premium economy, but with a few business-class extras, such as lounge access during your layover in Reykjavík, 2×23 kg free hold luggage, warm meals and seat selection. You can also add an Iceland stopover at almost no cost.

We highlight all possible connections for less than €1,000 r/t.

From Amsterdam:

• New York at €997
• Boston at €997

From Brussels:

• New York at €999
• Boston at €999
• Chicago at €999
• Toronto at €999

From Copenhagen:

• Boston: €936 (~DKK 6,993)
• Washington: €963 (~DKK 7,194)

From Stockholm:

• Orlando: SEK 7,953 (~€742)
• Chicago: SEK 8,103 (~€756)
• Boston: SEK 8,103 (~€756)
• Washington: SEK 8,103 (~€756)
• New York: SEK 8,453 (~€789)
• Raleigh/Durham: SEK 8,603 (~€803)
• Minneapolis: SEK 9,003 (~€840)

From Oslo:

• Boston: €768 (~NOK 9,027)
• Washington: €768 (~NOK 9,027)
• Toronto: €768 (~NOK 9,027)
• New York: €845 (~NOK 9,932)
• Chicago: €845 (~NOK 9,932)
• Minneapolis: €981 (~NOK 11,531)
• Raleigh/Durham: €930 (~NOK 10,931)

The offer is available for departures until April 2026. Our search form can redirect you to Trip.com and to Icelandair’s website. Trip.com is usually the cheaper option, but it’s always a good idea to compare both options before booking.

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Icelandair has a unique business model. They fly passengers back and forth between Europe and the USA, always via their hub in Reykjavík. For these flights, they use Boeing 737 MAX, 767, and A321 aircraft. While the 737 & A321 features a 2-2 seating in Saga Class, the 767 sports a 2-1-2 configuration. While the ticket does include lounge access in Reykjavík, most layovers are very short so you don’t have much chance to enjoy the place or free food.

Icelandair Saga Class

Even if the airline promotes its Saga Class as a business cabin, it is much closer to what other carriers offer in premium economy. While baggage allowance is very generous (2 x 32kg) and also the catering is included and better than what you’d find in economy class, there are no lie-flat seats.

But it is all about expectation management. Typically, you get what you pay for. And since the price is very low, you can’t expect the whole business class experience. Priority boarding and check-in, free lounge access (only in Reykjavík), complimentary WiFi, and seat reservation make up for the lack of up-to-date seats. At least a little.

Here’s a flight review that’ll give you an idea of what Saga Class is all about: Icelandair Saga Class Reykjavik to New York

If you are travelling from Denmark, Norway and Sweden to Boston, Chicago or other major cities, you should check out SAS’ premium economy sale first. It features roughly the same seats and inclusions, but is usually cheaper and more broadly available:

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The fare rules don’t mention any major restrictions, but Icelandair’s website states that this sale will end on January 18, 2026. Travelling Saga Class allows you to add a stopover up to a full week in Iceland.

Sadly, Google Flights‘ calendar doesn’t display the correct prices. Only after you’ve selected a date will the prices be updated.

You can also search book the flights through Icelandair’s landing pages, which also highlights some destinations or origins that are slightly above the €1,000 threshold:

• Amsterdam
• Bergen
• Brussels
• Copenhagen
• Edinburgh
• Frankfurt
• Glasgow
• Gatwick
• Heathrow
• Helsinki
• Manchester
• Munich
• Paris
• Stockholm
• Oslo
• Vagar (Faroe Islands)

Editor’s Note: Even if you consider Icelandair’s Saga Class to be a premium economy product (which I do), the prices are decent – especially to niche destinations like Minneapolis, Orlando or Raleigh. The Icelandair stopover makes the offer unique and a great opportunity to explore the island.

Adding a Stopover in Iceland

If you wish to use this deal to not only cross the USA but also Iceland off your bucket list, simply select the “Stopover in Iceland” option when searching for your flights.

You can then choose in which direction you want to add the stopover, and how long it should be (up to 7 days).

In the end, your booking should look something like this:

Miles & Points

It’s not completely clear which booking class Icelandair is issuing these tickets in. Either way, there aren’t many options to credit these flights. Only JetBlue TrueBlue and Alaska Mileage Plan Atmos Rewards should give you roughly 10,000 miles, depending on the exact route.

Destinations

Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines operates numerous fifth freedom flights around the world. One of these flights is between the Scandinavian capitals of Oslo and Stockholm, where the airline sells roundtrip tickets for as little as SEK 892 (~€83) with departure from Sweden and NOK 1,063 (~€90) when starting in Norway.

Not only is this the best price between these airports on many occasions, the fare also includes two checked bags of 23 kg each.

Oneway tickets in both directions are also remarkably cheap. A trip from Stockholm to Oslo is available for SEK 467 (~€44). Starting from Norway to Sweden, tickets start at NOK 643 (~€55). Business class tickets are available for roughly €150 oneway or €290 round-trip.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 14 days. It will forward you to Ethiopian Airlines with your selected flight dates. The airline sells the cheapest tickets on its website.

Ethiopian Airlines operates these flights with Boeing 787 aircraft.

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This fare is valid without any notable restrictions. Google Flights will help you find additional flight dates. We recommend booking directly on Ethiopian Airlines‘ website.

Editor’s Note: This is not only a decent opportunity for AvGeeks to fly a widebody within Europe. On many dates, Ethiopian even offers the cheapest ticket including checked bags between the two cities.

Miles & Points

Ethiopian issues these tickets in booking class O. A roundtrip from Stockholm earns the following miles and points:

Oneworld members Iberia and American Airlines are offering discounted premium economy tickets from Madrid to the USA and Canada, for as little as €692 to New York. You will enjoy extra legroom and space on your non-stop flight, plus you can check two bags up to 23kg each for free. Most departures are available from January to March 2026. For New York, you can also find flights from April to June and from September to November.

You can find this fare with departure to the following airports:

• New York at €692 (non-stop)
• Montreal at €736
• Philadelphia at €742
• Boston at €744
• Washington, DC at €744
• Orlando at €752
• Miami at €752
• Chicago at €753 (non-stop)
• Toronto at €757

You can find more dates with connections via London or in the USA for the non-stop options, but bear in mind that the connecting segment will be operated in economy class. However, you will have a premium economy luggage allowance.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to British Airways with your selected flight dates.

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Most flights in this deal are operated by Iberia, whose premium economy is arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration on the Airbus A350 and a 2-3-2 configuration on the Airbus A330. If your flights are with American Airlines, their premium economy is configured in a 2-4-2 arrangement on both the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787.

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According to the fare rules, these tickets are on sale without an expiration date. Most departures are available from January to March 2026. For New York and Boston, you can also find flights from April to June and from September to November.

Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates, through prices displayed are a bit higher than the advertised fare. Since the cheapest tickets are available on British Airways’ website, it’s a no-brainer to purchase them there.

Editor’s Note: You can fly premium economy for a bit more than you would pay in economy class, with extra-legroom, two checked bags and free seat selection added on top.

Miles & Points

Tickets for the long-haul segments are in booking class T, here are the miles and points to can earn for the non-stop to New York:

Destination

When Delta Air Lines announced the overhaul (and significant downgrade) of the SkyMiles program in 2023, this was more of a side note: Starting in 2024, it would be possible to earn status points through hotel bookings. Shortly after, Delta slightly lowered the status thresholds. However, at the same time, they removed the option to earn a frequent flyer status through hotel bookings.

Now, as part of a limited-time offer, it is once again possible. If you book a hotel through Delta TravelExtras with a stay until September 13, 2026, you will receive one MQD (Medallion Qualifying Dollar = status point) for every USD on hotels. The same applies to car rental bookings.

In addition to the MQD, you earn two award miles per dollar spent.

In theory, one could e.g. book hotels for the price of US$10,000 (~€8,595) (excluding taxes) and achieve SkyMiles Gold status. However, it’s unlikely that anyone will do this. But if you’re expecting to be short of a few MQDs by the end of the year to reach the next status level, you can at least top up your balance this way.

Editor’s Note: I’ve been a loyal Delta Platinum member for many years, but last year I decided to switch to Flying Blue because Delta’s new system simply makes it too hard to earn a status. If, however, you’ve decided to stick around, you might as well make your life a bit easier by earning quite a few MQD through hotel bookings. It’s far easier than doing it by flying. Crazy world we live in.

Conditions

Below is an overview of the most important restrictions:

• Booking period: Until February 16, 2026
• Travel period: Until September 13, 2026
• This applies to hotel & car rental bookings through travelextras-delta.com
• The name of the hotel guest must match the name on the SkyMiles account
• Miles and status points are only awarded on the base room price, excluding taxes, fees, resort fees, etc.
• No miles or status points will be awarded if the reservation is not honoured
• Credit may take up to 8 weeks after the stay
• In addition to status miles (MQD), you will also earn 2 award miles per USD of the booking value.

You can find the full terms & conditions of the promotion here.

Price Check

Delta’s booking portal is powered by Expedia. Naturally, we wondered whether bookings made through this portal are more expensive than on other booking platforms.

It appears that the hotels cost exactly the same as on the American site Expedia.com. Of course, this site primarily caters to the American market, and prices may differ from e.g. Expedia.co.uk — both upwards and downwards. Additionally, you cannot collect stamps on Hotels.com, so the comparison is somewhat skewed.

Overall, it’s always worth checking twice if it’s worth booking through Delta. For instance the Continent Hotel Sukhumvit – Asok BTS Bangkok costs US$121 (~€104) per night via Delta, which is even cheaper than what the hotel charges. Trip.com, however, has that hotel for only €91 per night. Thus, paying a 35% surcharge to get those MQD is probably not the best choice, unless you desperately need them.

If, however, we now look at a different hotel in the city – the Salil Hotel Riverside – we have the hotel charging €117 per night, and Delta charging US$139 (~€119). In this case, the price is roughly the same. Definitely worth booking through Delta and getting those MQD.

Past Promotions

This marks the fifth time within 12 months that Delta has offered a promotion like this:

NASA would like to carry out a flight of the Orion spacecraft to the moon and back this year under the mission Artemis II.. The mission is a test for the Artemis program, which aims to have astronauts land on the moon for the first time since Apollo 17.

The flight to the moon is (unfortunately) reserved for 4 astronauts, but at least you can fly your name (on a n SD card) around the moon. All you have to do is register with NASA for free here:

In addition, you get a nice boarding pass and at least 685,000 miles credited (unfortunately NASA is not a member of a frequent flyer program…).

Editor’s Note: This is more like a funny little gimmick than a proper deal. But given that we have so many aviation enthusiasts visiting our site, I thought that there may be a few space enthusiasts as well who’d find this funny.

In 2025 Lufthansa’s Miles&More program and Marriott’s loyalty program Marriott Bonvoy have announced an extended partnership, that’s especially attractive for Miles&More members. By linking their accounts, HON Circle members and Senators can get their status matched to Marriott Bonvoy Gold. In addition, all members can earn 120 Miles&More (status) points for their first three stays of at least one night at Marriott hotels after linking their accounts.

In 2026, an interesting twist has been added to the partnership – you no longer need a stay of two nights at Marriott Hotels to get 40 status points. One night is enough.

Sadly, this status match is a one-way street. Marriott Bonvoy status holders get no benefits at Miles&More from linking their accounts. Existing matches from Air Canada Aeroplan, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and United MileagePlus are more generous in that regard.

Editor’s Note: The benefits of Marriott Bonvoy Gold status are nothing to get excited about. But 120 Miles&More points are something that can come quite handy. That the requirement has been lowered from two nights to only one is good news for Miles&More members.

How to Link Your Accounts

Both the status match and the bonus points promotion are initiated by linking your accounts. In order to do that, you need to click on the show deal button or right here. You can select your current Marriott Bonvoy and Miles&More status.

During the next steps, you will be successively asked to log in to your Marriott Bonvoy account first, and your Miles&More account after that.

After logging in to both accounts, both programs will ask permission to use the data you’ve granted to the other. Once you have agreed, your accounts are linked.

Your Marriott Bonvoy status is upgraded immediately, and you are also enrolled for the promotion to earn status points.

How to Earn up to 120 Miles&More Status Points

After linking your accounts, you can earn 40 points for a stay of at least one night at a Marriott Hotels. These points come on top of your regular earnings. You can do this up to three times in a calendar year.

Only stays booked directly on Marriott’s website are eligible to earn Miles&More points. You can use our Go2 tool to book qualifying stays:

Almost all Marriott brands are eligible to earn bonus points. Just to be sure, here is a full list of participating brands:

If you are looking for places to earn those 40, 80 or 120 status points without spending a lot of money, our (slightly outdated) list of Marriott Hotels might come in handy:

Benefits of Marriott Bonvoy Gold Status

As mentioned earlier, Miles&More Senators and HON Circle members are automatically granted a status match by matching their accounts. Their accounts will be upgraded to Marriott Bonvoy Gold status, which perks are nice, but not exactly mind-blowing.

• 25% more points per stay (= 6.25 or 12.50 points per dollar spent)
• Late Check-out until 14:00 (based on availability)
• Room upgrades (based on availability)
• Faster internet

HON Circle members and Senators will keep their matched Marriott Bonvoy status for at least 12 months, or as long as they maintain their Miles&More tier.

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China Southern Airlines is offering a business class deal from Paris to Australia and New Zealand, starting at just €2,717 from Madrid to Brisbane. This offer includes 2×23 kg of checked luggage, access to the lounge, and lie-flat seats. Departures are available from January through June 2026. For London, you also can fly in September and October 2026.

To Brisbane:

• Madrid at €2,717
• Paris at €3,145
• Frankfurt at €3,231
• Budapest at €3,235 (~HUF 1,248,138)
• London at €3,341 (~£2,900)

To Melbourne:

• Budapest at €3,165 (~HUF 1,221,130)
• Frankfurt at €3,228
• London at €3,336 (~£2,895)

To Sydney:

• Paris at €3,288
• Frankfurt at €3,235
• Budapest at €3,239 (~HUF 1,249,681)
• London at €3,439 (~£2,985)

To Adelaide:

• Paris at €3,293
• Budapest at €3,316 (~HUF 1,279,390)
• London at €3,491 (~£3,030)

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Trip.com or China Southern with your selected flight dates:

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China Southern deploys mostly Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft on these routes. Both offer fairly modern business class seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, so you won’t have to climb over seat neighbors. The seats themselves differ:

• Boeing 787-9: Vantage XL seat, the same as used by airlines such as SAS, Qantas, & EVA Air.
• Airbus A350-900: Recaro CL6710 seat, the same as used by TAP.

Occasionally, a Boeing 777 is also used for flights to Australia, which also features lie-flat seats, but of a different type (Stelia Solstys). In order to get the best price in some dates you will need an overnight stay or a long layovers but China Southern provides a free transit hotel, with a room per passenger in business class.

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This deal doesn’t have an expiration date. A minimum stay of six days or a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of three months apply. Departures are available from January through June 2026. For London you also can book in September and October 2026.

You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on China Southern’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with trip.com. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.

Editor’s Note: China Southern has been surprising us with offers in recent months, especially with their arrivals in Madrid and deals from Luxembourg, in both economy and business class. With this deal, you can save a couple of thousand euros to go down under compared to other airlines on the same dates.

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class I. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Madrid to Brisbane:

Destination

Oneworld member Oman Air is offering a deal from Italy to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, starting at just €462. This deal doesn’t include checked luggage, but the cheapest fare including a 20kg checked bag is just €33 more expensive. Departures are scattered until December 2026.

You can score the following prices to Kuala Lumpur:

• Milan at €462
• Rome at €485

These are the cheapest fares to Bangkok:

• Rome at €466
• Milan at €471

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Oman Air with your selected flight dates.

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First, you will fly to Muscat from Italy. Depending on your dates, these flights will be operated with the Boeing 737 MAX, which has seating that offers 76 cm of legroom, in-seat power, USB outlets, and personal entertainment. Alternatively, you may be on their Boeing 787 with a 3-3-3 configuration. The 787 offers slightly more legroom at 79 cm with the same amenities.

From Muscat to Southeast Asia, most of the flights are operated with their Boeing 787; however, on some dates, you can end up on their Boeing 737 MAX.

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The fare rules mention no notable restrictions. You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Oman Air’s website.

Editor’s Note: The luggage surcharges are very low, you don’t have to spend more than 6 hours at once in an economy class seat, and you earn a couple of Oneworld miles. Overall, an attractive package.

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class R. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal to Bangkok:

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Star Alliance member Lufthansa offers a deal from Sweden to Beijing, Shanghai, and Seoul, starting at just SEK 4,959 (~€463). To Shanghai, you can also fly with SWISS. This offer doesn’t include checked luggage, but you can book your flights with a 23 kg bag on the airline’s website for SEK 5,687 (~€531). Departures are available almost year-round, except in July.

From Gothenburg;

• Beijing at SEK 4,959 (~€463)
• Shanghai at SEK 5,160 (~€482)
• Seoul at SEK 5,583 (~€521)

From Stockholm:

• Beijing at SEK 5,051 (~€472)
• Shanghai at SEK 5,230 (~€488)
• Seoul at SEK 5,416 (~€506)

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates for less than €500 to China or €550 to South Korea, for trips of up to 28 days. It will direct you to Lufthansa with your selected flight dates.

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If you’re flying to Beijing or Seoul, you’ll be flying via Germany on Lufthansa’s A350, with a 3-3-3 seat alignment. To Shanghai, you can choose between Lufthansa’s A350 or flying via Zurich on their Airbus A340 in a 2-4-2 configuration.

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This deal does not have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of ten days and a maximum stay of twelve months. Departures are available almost year-round, with blackout dates during the summer.

You can find suitable dates using Lufthansa’s best price calendar, our calendar above, or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Lufthansa’s website.

Editor’s Note: Lufthansa offers these tickets for €100 less than other airlines on the cheapest dates – constituting a deal. The short layovers are a notable bonus, as is the fact that touristic travel to China does not require a visa in 2026.

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class K. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Stockholm to Beijing:

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Latvian carrier airBaltic is currently promoting a very attractive sale for almost all of its services between Western Europe and its hubs in Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. Roundtrips start for as little as €54 between Tallinn and Riga, while many more routes are available for less than or just above €100.

The cost of hold luggage depends on the route, but is usually around €30 per flight. Purchasing the cheapest fare including checked bags is usually more expensive than selecting the cheapest fare and purchasing hold bags separately. The promotion runs until January 27, 2026.

While there are plenty of possibilities to find cheap flights, we have compiled some highlights. Most of the offers are valid in both directions. So this offer is equally attractive for people living in and wanting to visit Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania. The following flights are available for less than €100 r/t:

• Tallinn – Riga at €54
• Riga – Tallinn at €54
• Vilnius – Riga at €55
• Stockholm – Riga at €55 (~SEK 589)
• Helsinki – Riga at €57
• Riga – Turku at €57
• Copenhagen – Riga at €58 (~DKK 433)
• Oslo – Riga at €65 (~NOK 764)
• Billund – Riga at €75 (~DKK 560)
• Berlin – Tallinn at €84
• Berlin – Vilnius at €88
• London – Riga at €89 (~£77)
• Riga – London at €91
• Vilnius – Berlin at €96
• Warsaw – Riga at €97 (~€97)
• even more on the promotional page

Longer flights from/to Amsterdam, Paris or Rome are also cheaper than usual, selling for less than €180 round-trip. airBaltic also offers non-stop flights from Riga to Dubai. Tickets are available at €318 w/o and €418 with a 23kg checked bag.

And these are just the nonstop flights. If you are willing to change planes in Riga, even more destinations are possible.

Our Go2 tool will forward you to airBaltic’s website with your selected flight dates. The promotion covers flights from February 1 through December 15, 2026.

airBaltic’s fleet exclusively consists of new Airbus A220-300 aircraft with a 2-3 seating in economy. A cabin bag up to 8 kg is included in each ticket. Food and beverages have to be purchased online or on board.

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According to the promotion’s landing page, the sale ends on January 27, 2026. The travel period ends in December 2025, with availability depending on the destination.

You can use Google Flights to find more destinations or browse the aforementioned landing page. It comes with a price calendar, that allows you to preview prices for certain routes.

The cheapest tickets are available directly on airBaltic’s website, making booking there a no-brainer.

Editor’s Note: airBaltic’s current sale comes with notable upsides and downsides. Sadly, prices are at least €10 higher than usual. On the other hand, they are available throughout the entire year and show great ability. If you want to travel during the summer, you should buy now. If you are planning travel in September or later, you will probably see a better offer later this year.

Miles & Points

The only option to earn miles with these tickets is airBaltic’s own Air Baltic Club. The cheapest economy class tickets (i.e. every part of this sale) earn one point per Euro spent. Award flights start at 4,500 points.

An Air Baltic Club status match is currently permanently available:

The Adlon Kempinski in Berlin is the most famous luxury hotel in Germany. Celebrities like US presidents, Hollywood stars, and music legends stay here regularly. If you book your stay through Classictravel, you will receive a lot of services on top: room upgrade, breakfast for two, €100 gastronomy or wellness credit (with a minimum spend of €190), and much more. Furthermore, there’s an offer currently, where the fourth night is free. That lowers the price per night to only €275.

As usual with Virtuoso, the rate is flexible: it can be cancelled free of charge up to 7 days before arrival. These rates are usually reserved for travel advisors, but you can also conveniently book them online via Classictravel:

Our calendar has the cheapest dates marked in green. If your first three nights are green, you should end up paying less than €285 per night. Booking this rate on ClassicTravel is free, but its website looks like it’s from 1990. Nevertheless, they are absolutely a trustable site. If you prefer a more polished site, you can also book on ASMALLWORLD. However, if you didn’t take advantage of our recent promo, you’ll have to get a €79 membership to take advantage of this deal. It’s valid for a year and for all of their hotels, though.

If you book the deal through Virtuoso, the following additional services are free for you:

• Room upgrade: You will receive a room upgrade to the next-highest category if one is available at the time of booking.
• Breakfast: There is free breakfast for two people per room in the Bel Etage restaurant. This usually costs €30 per person for hotel guests! It includes fresh egg dishes, caviar, and many other typical breakfast items from the buffet.
• €100 credit: per stay (not per night) you will receive €100 hotel credit, which you can use in the two restaurants, the bar, or for some drinks from the minibar. You can also use the €100 for services in the SPA. Sadly, to use the credit, you have to spend at least €190.
• Welcome gift: After check-in, you will typically receive nuts, dried fruits and chocolate in your room.
• Late check-out: Guaranteed until 14:00, longer on request. Early check-in subject to availability.
• Communication: Free national and international phone calls, as well as free Wi-Fi:

If you calculate €60 for breakfast (per night), €100 for the hotel credit, €80 for the upgrade and the other services, you get a total of additional services worth €105 per night.

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most famous hotels in Germany, located right by the Brandenburg Gate, a few steps away from the German Parliament (Bundestag). Even if the savings aren’t as big as with some other hotel deals we’ve published, the price is very fair for such a special, classy hotel.

The Hotel

The most famous hotel in Germany is located directly on Unter Den Linden at the Brandenburg Gate, opposite the French Embassy and therefore in close proximity to numerous tourist attractions in Berlin. The underground and suburban train station Brandenburger Tor / Unter Den Linden is practically right in front of the hotel, so you are easily connected to the rest of the city by public transport.

The hotel of the Kempinski Group is known for its luxurious furnishings and excellent service, and the Lorenz Adlon dining room, which has been awarded two Michelin stars, pampers the culinary fans among you.

The executive rooms are around 35 square meters big and have a view of the quiet side street or the inner courtyard. The classically furnished rooms are equipped with a king-size bed as well as a shower and bathtub.

Price Check

In most cases, the cheapest room category costs around €286 (without breakfast) and €341 (including breakfast and refundable), depending on the booking situation. So you usually save around €65 per night + upgrade, hotel credit, late checkout, and more.

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Passengers flying with Turkish low-cost carrier AJet now have to pay a surcharge if they want to bring a large carry-on bag on board. The Turkish Airlines subsidiary adjusted its carry-on baggage rules in December. The cheapest Basic fare now only includes a personal item measuring 40 × 30 × 15 cm with a maximum weight of 4 kg.

Previously, a large carry-on bag (55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg) and a personal item were included for all passengers. Now, at least the EcoJet fare must be booked to include this. Alternatively, the carry-on bag can be added later in the booking process (after seat selection) for around €12.

At least the surcharge is still fairly reasonable in most cases. As in the following example, where the fare including 25 kg of checked baggage and a large carry-on costs only €20 extra.

Competitor Pegasus Airlines adjusted its baggage rules accordingly two years ago. AJet is now following the same downward spiral.

€50 Penalty Fee at the Gate

AJet threatens passengers who do not add the carry-on baggage in advance with a €50 penalty fee at the gate.

Especially at outstations, this will probably not be enforced rigorously. Still, it’s advisable not to take the risk.

EU Regulation Still Pending

For several years now, the European Union has been discussing uniform minimum standards that all airlines would have to comply with. The aim is to restore price transparency. Currently, this is not the case when a flight costs €20, but passengers end up paying €30 for carry-on baggage later in the booking process.

The European Parliament approved a corresponding motion for the first time in autumn 2023. Since then, the plans have become more concrete: airlines would be required to allow a personal item plus an additional carry-on bag with L + W + H = 100 cm (e.g. 50 × 30 × 20 cm). However, nothing has been decided yet, and there is also opposition to the proposal within the EU.

Gulf Air is offering a deal from Milan to the Maldives, starting at just €1,611. This offer includes 40 kg luggage plus all the business class perks. Departures are available until July 2026, with singular departures possible after that date.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Trip.com or Gulf Air with your selected flight dates.

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Flights from Milan to the Gulf Air hub in Bahrain are operated by Airbus A321neo aircraft with 2-2 configuration lie-flat seats. The flight continues to the Maldives using the same aircraft model.

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According to the fare rules, this deal is available until March 5, 2026 – but it may expire earlier. A minimum stay of 3 days and a maximum stay of 6 months apply. Departures are available until July 2026, with singular departures possible after that date.

You can find suitable dates with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on the airline’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with trip.com.

Editor’s Note: €500 less than Beond for a similar product, with the assurance that Gulf Air has a fleet of aeroplanes which can accommodate you if something goes wrong. The Bahrain based carrier also poses a lower risk of going out of business.

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class I. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:

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Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines is offering a deal from London to Africa, starting at just €504 (~£437) to Johannesburg. This offer includes 2×23 kg of checked luggage. Departures are available until November, with blackout dates during school holidays.

You can fly to the following destinations with no overnight stays in Addis Ababa with this offer:

• Johannesburg at €504 (~£437)
• Entebbe at €524 (~£455)
• Kigali at €540 (~£469)

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Trip.com or Ethiopian Airlines with your selected flight dates.

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First, you will fly on Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350 3-3-3 configuration from either Gatwick or Heathrow to Addis Ababa, from there you will connect to your final destination. To Kigali and Entebbe you will do it on a Boeing 737, and to Johannesburg you will go on a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A350, depending on your flight.

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This deal doesn’t have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of four days and a maximum stay of three months apply. Departures are available until November, with blackout dates during school holidays.

You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on the airline’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.

Editor’s Note: For departures from London, this is a pretty good price. If you don’t have any issues flying from Gatwick or Heathrow, you can find a better price on some dates by using one airport for the outbound flight and another for the inbound flight.

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class O. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from London to Kigali:

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Irish carrier Aer Lingus is offering a deal from Dublin to Toronto and 12 US cities, starting at just €349. This deal doesn’t include checked luggage, but you can add a 23 kg bag on the airline’s website for €135 both ways. Most Departures are available from January to June, and again from August to November, with most departures between January to May.

You can reach the following destinations with this offer:

If you are interested in going to warmer lands, you can fly non-stop to Cancún for €514.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Aer Lingus with your selected flight dates.

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Aer Lingus uses Airbus A321neo and Airbus A330 planes on their transatlantic routes. You can expect personal video screens in all seats on both planes. Flying from Dublin comes with the additional benefit of US border preclearance, meaning you clear US immigration in Ireland and land in the US as a domestic passenger.

We have also published another deal with American Airlines and British Airways from Dublin, with at least one layover in London:

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This deal will expire on January 20, 2026. There is no minimum or maximum stay for this offer. Departures are available from January to June, and again from August to November, with most departures between January to May.

You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Aer Lingus’ website.

Editor’s Note: The US Border preclearance in Dublin is a fantastic perk for these non-stop flights to USA. It saves you from standing in massive queues after a long flight.

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class Z, here are the miles and points you can earn with this offer.

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Oneworld carrier American Airlines currently sells discounted premium tickets from Spain to Colombia. Business class roundtrips from Barcelona to Bogotá are currently available for US$1,728 (~€1,485) – a fare that includes checked bags, lounge access and other business class perks. Departures at the lowest fare are available in January, February and November 2026. These tickets require immigration to the USA on both in- and outbound flight.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to American with your selected flight dates. It does not preview dates for departures in November. Prices climb to €1,700 in other months.

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These tickets include multiple options on your way to Bogotá. The quickest and most convenient is via Miami, with an American’s Boeing 777-200 fleet operating long-haul flights. You can also fly via Dallas – in this case, you’d be be boarding a Boeing 787 to America. If you don’t mind changing planes twice, you can also add an American or Spanish domestic flight to your journey. In the latter case, Iberia takes you from Barcelona to Madrid before crossing the pond.

All flights from Dallas and Miami to Colombia are operated by American’s Boeing 737 fleet. You can expect recliner seats in a 2-2 pattern in business class.

Even if American Airlines doesn’t enjoy a good reputation for many, its business class is very good. Every seat on wide-body planes has direct access to the aisle and the service, as well as the food and the seat, are at a very high standard. Travel-Dealz founder Johannes tested the Boeing 777 and really enjoyed the flight.

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According to the fare rules, these tickets are on sale without an expiration date. A short minimum stay of 24 hours is necessary to get the lowest fare.

Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates. We recommend booking directly on American Airlines’ website.

Editor’s Note: While passing through immigration in Miami with its notoriously long lines is bothersome, the price for these tickets is excellent. You can also take the detour via Dallas to gather some extra miles or Avios.

Miles & Points

American Airlines issues all tickets in booking class I. The shortest possible roundtrip via Miami earns the following miles & points:

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LuxuryEscapes is currently offering a deal for the 5-Star Star Grand Hotel in Sydney, offering it at a fixed price of €185 per night on almost any non-weekend dates in 2026. The rate includes breakfast, parking, and a daily A$50 (~€29) dining credit that comes with quite a few restrictions. To get this price, you need to book at least 2 nights.

The room is relatively large, measuring 32 m². You can choose between a king bed and 2 double beds.

You get A$50 (~€29) dining credit per day. Sadly, you cannot accumulate it over various days. It can also not be used for beverage-only orders, nor for the minibar. So basically, you have to eat either at BLACK Bar & Grill, Sokyo, Cucina Porto, or order in-room dining. Overall, I wouldn’t value this restaurant credit too highly.

Breakfast is served as a buffet, between 7:00 and 11:00. You also get free parking (otherwise worth A$40 (~€23) per night) and a not-very-generous late check-out until 12:00.

Editor’s Note: 5-star hotels in Sydney often come at a high price. Having a fixed price of €185 for this hotel, redeemable throughout 2026, is a good deal. I just wouldn’t put any value on that dining credit.

The Hotel

The Star Grand Hotel is a 5-star hotel and serviced residence complex in the Pyrmont/Darling Harbour area. It combines contemporary hotel rooms with one-, two- and three-bedroom residences that include private balconies and wet bars, alongside business facilities, a fitness club and a heated indoor/outdoor pool. The property also connects directly with a range of dining venues and entertainment options within The Star complex, and offers easy access to transport links out front that serve the CBD and harbour attractions.

Guest feedback for The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney is generally positive (e.g. 4/5 on Google or 8.6/10 on ZenHotels.com with over 2,100 reviews), with many recent reviews highlighting the strong location near Darling Harbour, clean and comfortable rooms, and helpful staff. Some guests note occasional inconsistencies in service or busy facilities at peak times, but most stays are described as very good to excellent, especially for leisure visits and harbour views.

The hotel is located at 80 Pyrmont Street in the Pyrmont area, right within The Star entertainment and casino complex on the edge of Darling Harbour. It’s a short walk from Darling Harbour attractions like the SEA LIFE Aquarium and the Maritime Museum, and about a 10–15-minute walk from Chinatown and Town Hall in the Sydney CBD. Public transport, including light rail stops nearby, and buses from outside the hotel can take you to Circular Quay or the Opera House within around 20 minutes, making it easy to reach other parts of the city.

Price Check

While LuxuryEscapes offers a fixed price of €185 per night, you’d be paying a higher price elsewhere. Even on its cheapest dates in February, the hotel charges A$405 (~€233) per night for the rate that includes breakfast and A$50 (~€29) dining credit. The exact savings vary by date and season, but overall, you’re saving roughly 20% by booking through LuxuryEscapes.

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