A year ago, Oneworld member Cathay Pacific unveiled its new Business Class. This “Aria Suite” can now be found on more and more aircraft.

On my way back from Sydney to London, I had a total of 23 hours to get familiar with the new product. In this review, you’ll read what the new seat offers, where there’s still room for improvement, and whether the other aspects justify Skytrax’s 5-star rating.

To keep things somewhat chronological, the focus of the review is on the daytime flight from Sydney to Hong Kong. I’ll occasionally add impressions from the overnight flight from Hong Kong to London.

• Flight 1: CX 162 Sydney SYD – Hong Kong HKG
  • Time: 11:10 – 17:15
  • Block time: 9h 40m
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER B-KPO (delivered January 2010)
  • Seat: 14A
• Flight 2: CX 255 Hong Kong HKG – London LHR
  • Time: 23:15 – 06:20 (+1)
  • Block time: 14h 05m
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER B-KPF (delivered January 2008)
  • Seat: 19K
• Travel period: October 2025

Booking

Originally, I had planned a three-week trip across Australia: flying into Perth (Vietnam Airlines Business Class booked with Delta SkyMiles), visiting Rottnest Island, then heading over to the East Coast and travelling from Port Douglas (Cairns) down to Sydney by bus and train. The first half of the trip ended up falling through because I “had to” fly around the world with Turkish Airlines instead. But luckily, the return flight remained unaffected.

I had booked a mileage ticket from Sydney to London through Cathay AsiaMiles. Sydney and London were among the first two routes on which Cathay operated the new Business Class, so I was expecting to have plenty of time to test the new product thoroughly. Seat selection was free of charge.

The one-way ticket cost 110,000 AsiaMiles and €249 in surcharges (as of March 2025). €89 of that was actual taxes and €160 were airline-imposed fuel surcharges.

I already had most of the miles in my account because I would occasionally transfer Amex points to Cathay during promotions. Otherwise, at the time of booking, it would have required 137,500 Membership Rewards points.

By now, the same booking would unfortunately be more expensive. The mileage price only increased moderately from 110,000 to 115,000 miles. But since August, the transfer ratio has changed from 5:4 to just 2 AsiaMiles for every 3 MR points. That means you’d now need a hefty 172,500 MR points for the same booking. Given that, if paying with MR points, a Qatar Airways flight would now generally be the better choice (from 90,000 Avios + approx. €300).

Check-in

Business Class passengers can reserve seats free of charge at any time, even before (online) check-in opens. In Sydney, I arrived at the check-in desk around two and a half hours before departure. There are separate lines for Economy, Business, and First Class, even if no First Class is offered on the flight. The First Class lane is then used for Emerald status holders. Ruby, Sapphire, and the rest can use the Business lane.

Both counters were quiet, and even the Economy line was fairly short. Within just a few minutes, my two checked bags were gone and I had my boarding passes in hand.

For London, I had booked a separate onward ticket to Berlin with British Airways. The Cathay staff were able to tag my bags through to Berlin and also issued a boarding pass for the BA flight. According to Cathay’s website, this should be possible, and indeed it was. Thumbs up to Cathay, because even within Oneworld, this is far from guaranteed.

I found Sydney’s security and passport control to be very efficient. There is a dedicated fast track for status holders and Business passengers. The longest part was simply the walk from the check-in counters to the entrance of the checkpoint. Then it was just quickly placing the hand luggage on the belt (nothing needs to be taken out), walking through the body scanner, and heading to the eGate for passport control. Altogether, the process took only two minutes. Even the regular queue would have taken no more than five minutes.

Lounge in Sydney (Qantas First Lounge)

Next stop: the lounge. Thanks to my Oneworld Emerald status, I had access to the Qantas First Class Lounge in Sydney. It’s considered one of the best lounges in the world, and I finally had the chance to visit it. Without status, my ticket would only have granted me access to the Qantas Business Lounge.

The lounge impresses with unique design and lots of space. A nice retro touch is the split-flap display showing upcoming departures. From almost everywhere, you get a fantastic view of the airport apron. During my visit, not only were several Qantas Airbus A380s parked outside, but an Asiana A380 also taxied past. If you like, you can even get a complimentary massage (subject to availability).

There are only a few dedicated workstations, but a large area for à la carte dining. Many of the tables there have power outlets, so you can work while being served. The food is the main reason to visit this lounge. I was familiar with the Qantas First Lounge in Los Angeles, but the selection in Sydney is even larger. Even at breakfast time, there’s a wide range of dishes that go far beyond typical breakfast items:

I opted for the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon (= Eggs Royale) and the corn fritters with bacon. Both dishes were excellent and could easily be served in a restaurant. The only shame was that I arrived too early to try the famous Salt and Pepper Squid.

There are certainly lounges around the world that feel more exclusive (due to stricter entry rules). But there’s no doubt that this is one of the very best Oneworld Emerald lounges anywhere. Since the lounge is operated by Qantas and not Cathay, it does not count toward the overall rating.

Boarding

Boarding was scheduled to begin 40 minutes before departure. Wanting to take good photos of the cabin, I was at the gate right on time, only to notice that even the crew hadn’t boarded yet. Shortly afterwards, I received an email informing me of a 30-minute delay. The aircraft had arrived late in Sydney due to some holding patterns. Still, once the aircraft reached the gate (about an hour before boarding), they could have informed passengers earlier. Communication definitely has room for improvement.

The gate in Sydney is designed so that the entrance for Economy passengers is far away from the priority lanes for Business, Premium Economy, and status customers. This helps disperse the crowd a bit.

Being a rule-abiding German, I naturally lined up first, long before anyone called for boarding. Boarding eventually started about 40 minutes late. First, around 30 passengers with strollers, wheelchairs, crutches, etc., boarded with their companions. Then came First Class (which doesn’t exist on this flight, so only Oneworld Emerald), followed by Business passengers and other status holders.

Overall, boarding was very efficient. In under 30 minutes, a full Boeing 777 was ready to depart, while other airlines start an hour earlier. And there was still enough time for a hot towel and welcome drink.

With the 30-minute delay, we still could have arrived in Hong Kong roughly on time. But we ended up waiting almost another half hour on the tarmac because an aircraft ahead of us had technical issues. Fortunately, I had plenty of buffer time for my connection in Hong Kong.

Cabin

The Boeing 777 in this configuration has a total of 361 seats: 45 in Business Class, 48 in Premium Economy, and 268 in Economy Class. The Business Class seats are split into two cabins, with the rear cabin being slightly smaller. The front cabin has the advantage that not all Economy passengers walk past (especially since boarding in Sydney was done through a single jet bridge).

What looks quite monotonous on the seat map is much more impressive in real life. Despite the heavy use of grey tones, the cabin feels visually inviting. And you would never guess that the aircraft is more than 15 years old.

When boarding, the sense of space is somewhat limited by the open overhead bins, but this allows plenty of room for all kinds of carry-on luggage. Unlike some airlines, Cathay only allows one carry-on bag plus one personal item in Business Class. All Business seats face forward and offer direct aisle access without needing to climb over a neighbour.

Best Seat?

The seats are almost identical across the cabin. There aren’t really “good” or “bad” ones. The exact opposite of Lufthansa’s Allegris Class. The manufacturer describes it like this:

Bringing greater consistency to the passenger experience also guided the design of the suite geometry. The team focused on standardizing the layout so passengers enjoy the same setting, no matter where in the cabin they are seated. Gone is the need for passengers to research which seats in the cabin are best to reserve (sorry, SeatGuru). 

Elements Premier Class Seating | Collins Aerospace

Cathay doesn’t even offer extra foot space at the bulkhead seats anymore, so it really doesn’t matter much where you sit. The center seats in rows 11 and 19 do have one small advantage: there are additional storage areas in front of the seat where you can place things like a laptop or pillow. The same applies to the window seats (11A, 11K, 19A, 19K), but the space there is noticeably smaller.

If you’re traveling as a couple, you’ll likely prefer the seats in the middle section. However, even there it’s not very easy to talk to each other because your heads are quite far apart. For solo travelers, the window seats are the best choice, as they offer a bit more privacy. But even there, you can’t look out very well. The window is quite far away.

Seat

The Cathay Aria Suite is based on a new generation of business-class seats from Collins. It follows the reverse herringbone layout again and is the direct successor to the Super Diamond seat, which is used by Air Canada, British Airways (Club Suite), and many others.

This seat platform is called Collins Aerospace Elements. It’s highly customizable, meaning it can look completely different depending on the airline. Starlux Airlines from Taiwan also uses this seat but utilizes the extra space in the first row to offer a first-class product. Another customer is Etihad, with their new business class on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

So much for the basics. You can find your assigned seat via the labeling on the seat shell, the overhead bin, or by checking the screen. The only thing missing would be a little projector displaying the seat number on the floor, like with Iberia.

Passengers are greeted at their seat as follows:

At first glance, it’s a typical reverse herringbone seat: angled slightly away from the aisle, difficult (but not impossible) to look out the window, and a large table on the window side (in faux marble).

The first wow moment comes once you’re seated. The monitor measures a massive 24 inches and is truly huge. Because you sit quite close to the screen (unlike in, say, the Allegris Suite), it looks even bigger.

Under the monitor, you can see the table, which slides smoothly forward and backward. You can pull it close to you, and it’s generously sized. Even a 17-inch laptop would fit comfortably. There’s also a small holder for a tablet or smartphone. However, on my flight, the table was already pretty worn out. It was so slanted that my mouse kept sliding off by itself.

In the photo above, you can see that the gap on the right is larger than the one on the left (i.e., the table is crooked). That shouldn’t happen after just one year in service. It also wobbled with every bit of turbulence, and even slightly when the person in front of me moved.

Looking left, there’s a large sliding shelf that reveals a small storage compartment for items like a phone. Sounds practical, but isn’t very convincing. On my first flight, the mechanism was already broken and wouldn’t close fully, even though there was a clear “Close immediately when not in use” label. On the second flight, it did close, but the button required a lot of force to press. Apparently that’s normal.

Next is the typical storage compartment containing headphones and a water bottle. There isn’t much space, but you can at least fit the amenity kit and maybe a charger. Next to it is a touchscreen remote (detachable), and in the door, a small mirror. A subtle marking in the faux marble indicates wireless charging, but it’s barely noticeable.

Toward the aisle, there’s an armrest with an interesting adjustment mechanism. Height adjustment isn’t new, but here the armrest also slides forward, increasing the bed surface and closing the gap to the door.

Speaking of the door: every seat has a lightly adjustable sliding door. At the bulkhead seats, it closes perfectly with the wall, offering a high degree of privacy thanks to the tall partitions. At the other seats, rounded edges leave a small gap, but this didn’t bother me.

Finally, there’s the footwell and the area around it. The footwell itself is rather compact, but it doesn’t restrict your feet. There’s plenty of space in all directions.

Nearby is a triangular storage compartment meant to maximize the space. Unfortunately, it’s almost useless. It’s too small for laptops larger than 12 inches, and shoes don’t fit at all. So my laptop stayed on the table, and my shoes ended up somewhere between the seat and the aisle. The charging situation is better: two USB-C ports (up to 60W), one USB-A port, and an international 110V outlet for power-hungry devices.

Seat Comfort & Adjustability

Sooner or later, you’ll want to adjust the seat. In this regard, there are two pieces of good news. First: yes, the seat is adjustable (insert your Finnair joke here). Even better: there are four ways to do it. You can control it via the 24” screen, the small touchscreen remote, a secondary screen under the side table that displays flight time and seat controls, and finally, three buttons accessible only from the lie-flat position: two for adjustments, one for turning the lights on and off. You don’t have to twist yourself once you’re comfortable. Great! And you only need to tap the button once, not hold it. I’ll generously overlook the visible wear and tear.

The headrest is not adjustable, but I actually prefer it this way. Every seat manufacturer has to make compromises: either the headrest is fixed to create a flat bed, or it’s adjustable but can be uncomfortable when lying down, like on Iberia. I prefer Cathay’s solution and use a pillow if needed. Though a second, smaller pillow would help.

Overall, I can give the seat comfort excellent marks. Even after many hours in lounge mode (writing this trip report), it remained comfortable and I never felt the need to get up. And when I did, it was only to (unsuccessfully) search for snacks in the galley, not because the seat was uncomfortable. Even fully upright for takeoff and landing, it’s comfortable despite the three-point belt. The only odd thing was that the belt strap was twisted once. Was it installed incorrectly?

Sleeping Comfort

The seat converts into a 198 cm long bed at the push of a button. Although I nearly max it out at 197 cm, the length isn’t the most important factor in my opinion. Much more important is having enough space to bend your legs, since as a side sleeper, that’s how I sleep at home too. Reverse herringbone seats usually perform well here, and the Cathay Aria Suite does not disappoint. I had plenty of space around my knees (visible in the photo between the screen and the window):

This only works in one direction. Toward the aisle there’s less knee room. But I don’t really need to toss and turn if I’m lying comfortably. And thankfully, I was. I slept very well, and with a 14-hour flight, there was plenty of time for it.

If you’re looking for negatives, you’ll find them:

• The shoulder area is relatively narrow, but not too narrow.
• Even with a mattress topper, the bed is still fairly firm. No aircraft seat can fully match a good hotel bed.
• The head lies slightly higher than the legs. It’s more 179° than 180°.
• Cathay unfortunately doesn’t provide pajamas. Just a pair of slippers.

Food & Drinks

The service began (as mentioned above) with a welcome drink and hot towel.

Shortly afterward, meal and drink orders were taken. I had already made up my mind in advance, since Cathay allows digital pre-ordering of your preferred meal on both flight segments. The selection departing Hong Kong was noticeably larger than departing Sydney. Below are the respective menus:

I actually found it quite difficult to choose between all the dishes, as many of them sounded very good. But first things first: the appetizer from Sydney:

They apparently forgot the nuts. Other passengers received them together with the salmon, but I only got them after asking. The next course consisted of three marinated prawns with some greens and bread.

On the flight from Sydney to Hong Kong, I continued with my pre-ordered duck confit. Visually rather mediocre, but taste-wise a solid 4.5/5:

Desserts are served from a trolley. Personally, I like that, since you can directly see what looks tempting. And you can pick exactly the fruits or cheese you want.

Four hours before landing in Hong Kong, I headed to the galley in search of some light snacks. What I found was… nothing. Upon request, the crew managed to locate some nuts, and five minutes later they came by with a box of chocolates. On a nearly 10-hour flight, I would’ve expected at least chips, crackers, small sandwiches, or something similar. Not every passenger has already had breakfast in the lounge. They also couldn’t offer me the signature mocktail “Cathay Delight” anymore, so I had to settle for a Coke.

As for food, I had to wait until two hours before landing when regular service resumed. The burger was okay (4/5), and the panna cotta was excellent.

If you follow social media closely, you’ve probably heard about the trend of eating pudding with a fork. Not only did it get its own Wikipedia article, it also made its way onto Cathay Pacific flights. So instead of a spoon, I was served a fork with the panna cotta (despite the deep bowl). At least I like this explanation more than a catering mishap.

On the connecting flight to London, the mid-flight snack situation was better, and you could order small bites at any time.

However, the catering on this flight was disappointing. I had pre-ordered the dumpling noodle soup; a dish that has never disappointed me in the Cathay lounge. Since the departure was around midnight (3 a.m. Sydney time), I needed to catch up on sleep and requested it be served mid-flight.

What I received didn’t look very appetizing. More importantly, it tasted more like an instant cup noodle than something worthy of 5 Skytrax stars:

I’m not sure whether this was the noodle soup from the snack menu and the dinner version should have looked different. The pre-order photo at least showed some pak choi. But that doesn’t change much about the disappointing taste. So I ordered an apple crumble and a Häagen-Dazs ice cream to make up for it.

Breakfast didn’t go much better. I requested my breakfast choice three hours before landing (the “Wellness Breakfast”, after all those calories). When it was served, I was told that only Chinese or English breakfast options were left. So I went with the Chinese breakfast, since I can still have a British breakfast in the lounge later. The chicken congee was at least much better than the noodle soup.

Now on to the drinks. Aside from the “Cloud Nine” cocktail and the “Cathay Delight” mocktail (with kiwi juice and coconut milk), there are plenty of other options. The champagne choice was a Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, retailing for about €50 a bottle:

Service

The service was friendly but not particularly warm. It’s hard to tell whether the smiles were genuine or just part of the routine. But procedures were carried out efficiently and there wasn’t much to criticize, apart from the forgotten nuts.

Overall, the service concept felt a bit more restrained. Some airlines never let your drink run empty and show up immediately with a fresh glass of Coke. With some airlines, the crew takes the tray away the moment they notice you’re done. At Cathay, I had to wait so long that I eventually placed the tray on the bulkhead so I could continue working. That might just be company culture: doing the job by the book, not necessarily going the extra mile, but giving passengers their space.

Lufthansa’s service varies widely. With some flight attendants, you can instantly tell they’d rather be anywhere else. With others, I feel so well cared for that I don’t want to leave the plane. So service can range from 2 to 5+ stars. Every flight is a surprise bag.

With Cathay, I could barely tell the flight attendants apart. Not only because they look similar to a European eye, but because every interaction was carried out exactly the same way. No small talk, no jokes, not even a “Could I get you another…?”. But (almost) all my requests were fulfilled promptly.

One flight attendant on the connecting flight to London, however, showed that things can be different. I barely interacted with her because she was assigned to another aisle, but her smile during boarding already conveyed: I love my job. And that highlighted the contrast with the others.

In-Flight Entertainment

The huge 24″ 4K screen is definitely a highlight of the Aria Suite. On paper, it’s a bit smaller than the 27″ screens in Lufthansa’s Allegris Business Class suites. In practice, it feels noticeably larger because you sit quite close to it. Some Flyertalk users find the screen too big, but I love it. At home, I also sit happily in front of my 80″ screen and enjoy the cinema feeling.

Because the screen is so close to your hand, it can easily be operated by touch. Alternatively, you can remove the touchscreen remote from the side panel. The only odd thing is that the remote must be removed. If it stays in the panel, the screen won’t respond, even though that would be enough for adjusting the volume.

The selection is also impressive. I tried counting again but stopped after 1,000. If you want an overview beforehand, you can check the online catalog. Before starting a movie, there are two self-promo videos, but both can be skipped immediately.

There were also numerous complete seasons of full TV series (not just two or three episodes like on many other airlines) and 30 games including Angry Birds. Plus a comprehensive music selection, including enough jazz albums to keep me entertained for 20 hours. A glance at the flight map and good music, what more could you want?

You can zoom so far into airports and major cities that individual buildings can be identified thanks to OpenStreetMap. Even the gates at the airport. The only downside is that your exact location isn’t shown during taxiing on the ground, but that’s nitpicking at a very high level. Just like the lack of an HDMI input to connect your laptop; so far, I’ve only seen that in the Qatar QSuite.

The provided headphones look pretty cheap, but offer decent sound quality and active noise cancellation. Alternatively, you can pair your own headphones via Bluetooth.

Wi-Fi

Business Class passengers can use the Wi-Fi for the entire flight free of charge. All that’s required is entering your name and seat number. No frequent flyer account needed.

The internet becomes available after takeoff at around 10,000 feet and works until a few minutes before landing. I didn’t notice any significant outages, except for a single three-minute interruption over China.

Speeds were around 15 to 20 Mbit/s downstream. Not quite as fast as some aircraft equipped with Starlink, but more than sufficient for work, and video streaming is also possible. Unlike mainland Chinese airlines, Cathay does not route internet access through the Great Firewall.

Normally, access for the whole flight would have cost around US$20 (~€17) on Sydney–Hong Kong and US$22 (~€19) on Hong Kong–London. Still acceptable prices, even if some airlines now offer free Wi-Fi for everyone.

Extras / Miscellaneous

This section covers everything that didn’t fit into the other categories. First, there’s the amenity kit. The eye mask feels slightly more premium than usual, and it also includes a toothbrush, earplugs, mouthwash, and various cosmetics from Bamford. The bag itself can easily be reused as a cable pouch or toiletry bag (if you don’t already have a hundred of them at home).

Unfortunately, individual air vents are missing. The cabin tended to be on the cooler side. Wearing only a T-shirt, I was quite cold; under the blanket it was comfortable.

For a maximum of 45 Business Class passengers, three lavatories are available. An average ratio. There were no significant queues. The lavatories have also been refurbished and now feature touchless flushing and a foot pedal for the trash bin. Each one had a grey washcloth placed on the floor, apparently on purpose. Why, I couldn’t tell you. A nice detail: you can check on your screen at any time which lavatories are currently free:

Another detail is the artwork in the galley area, which makes the space look much more inviting than on many other airlines.

Cathay did not fly through Russian airspace on either of my flights. However, they don’t avoid it entirely. Flights from New York to Hong Kong, for example, still cross Siberia.

Transfer & Lounge in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, every transfer apparently requires going through security again, no matter where you arrive from. After a long walk and some brief confusion caused by a misleading arrow, I was through in just a few minutes.

Afterward, I made a quick stop at the Qantas Lounge and then continued to the excellent First Class Lounge The Pier. I reviewed it last year. Little has changed:

Beyond the food and general atmosphere, the showers are also superb. No boarding pass check, no putting your name on a list, no buzzer with a two-hour wait like at Turkish. Just a warm, “Of course, please come with me.”

Conclusion

First, a brief summary of the pros and cons from my two flights:

* The rating refers to The Pier First Class Lounge in Hong Kong for Emerald status guests. The Business Lounge next door (included with a Business Class ticket) would only earn four stars.

Translated by Ditmar

Thanks to a fantastic deal at LuxuryEscapes, you can spend almost any 3 nights, anytime, at the Pullman Bangkok Hotel G for merely €87/night, including some great extras: daily breakfast, lounge access, and a 30-minute massage per person per stay. The only condition is that you stay at least 3 nights – but that shouldn’t be a big sacrifice in a city like Bangkok.

The G Deluxe Room measures around 34 m² and can either be booked with a king bed or two twin beds. An additional bed for a child can also be requested for free. In the lounge, you’ll be served afternoon tea between 14:00 and 16:00, and hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the evening between 17:00 and 19:00 – all for free, of course. Breakfast is served in the TIVA restaurant.

Hint

Still need a cheap flight to Bangkok? Look no further:

Thailand: €1,577 Oman Air Business Class from Amsterdam (Last Chance)

Seoul & Bangkok: €888 SAS Premium Economy from Frankfurt & Oslo

Bangkok & Singapore: €1,306 Biman Bangladesh Business Class from Rome (Overnight Layovers)

Bangkok: €990 ITA Airways Premium Economy from Italy, Spain, France & Greece (€900 w/Discounted Gift Cards)

Fifth Freedom Flights: €108 Emirates Roundtrips between Bangkok and Da Nang, Vietnam (With Luggage)

Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines: €444 China Eastern Flights from Milan & Rome (With Luggage)

Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia & More: €375 Scoot Flights from Athens (€501 with Luggage)

Bangkok: €511 Hainan Airlines Flights from Brussels (With Luggage)

Bangkok: €667 Non-Stop Norse Premium Economy from Oslo & Stockholm in Late 2025 (€769 with 23 Kg Luggage)

Bangkok: €460 IndiGo Flights from Amsterdam in Early 2026 (With 30 Kg Luggage)

Bangkok: Lufthansa Group Premium Economy from 9 European Countries, Starting at €971 (With 2×23 Kg Luggage)

Thailand, Kuala Lumpur & Singapore: €1,642 Air India Business Class Flights from Milan

Bangkok: China Southern Flights from Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Amsterdam & London, Starting at €396 (With Luggage)

China, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan & More Asia: China Southern Flights from Madrid Starting at €396 (with Luggage)

Southeast Asia, China & More: €426 Shenzhen Airlines Flights from Barcelona (With 2×23 Kg Luggage)

Kuwait Airways First Class from Amman to Bangkok for €1,375 (Oneway for €901)

Editor’s Note: A 5-star hotel with lounge access in Bangkok for only €87 is truly hard to beat. Furthermore, you can flexibly redeem this offer on almost any night in 2026. There is no downside to this deal and anyone travelling to Bangkok next year should really consider this offer.

The Hotel

The Pullman Bangkok Hotel G is a chic 5-star hotel with 3 restaurants, 2 bars, a gym, an outdoor pool, and a spa (where you’ll get a free 30-minute massage!). It’s located very close to the Maha Nakhon – the 2nd tallest building in the city.

Previous guests have left very good reviews of the hotel (e.g. 4.5/5 on Google or 4.4/5 on Tripadvisor), many praising the general ambience of the hotel and the great views. Many seem to recommend it for a honeymoon. The only points of criticism were that some felt that the air conditioning wasn’t strong enough and that the TV didn’t have enough channels.

Located in the Bang Rak neighbourhood – a vivid entertainment and shopping district – you’ll be close to many sights, such as the Maha Nakhon. The Lumphini Park is also only a 20-minute walk away. To get to Wat Arun, you’d take a bus for 6 minutes, and then take a 12-minute boat ride from Sathorn.

Price Check

The price of €87/night – including lounge access – is hard to beat for this hotel. In January, for instance, you’d pay at least €179 per night for a room with lounge access, when booking it on Trip.com. Accor even charges around €200 per night!

But even during the cheaper months of the year, e.g. in March, the room with lounge access costs at least €167 per night on Trip.com. Generally, it’s safe to say that this deal saves you around 50% of the price (and you get the free massage on top).

Oneworld member Oman Air is offering a business deal from Amsterdam to Bangkok, starting at just €1,577. This deal includes 50kg checked luggage and all other business class perks. Departures are available from March through May 2026.

You can also fly to Phuket for just €1,505, but availability is much worse. Also, the leg between Muscat and Phuket only features recliners instead of lie-flat seats.

Our displays all available flight dates. It will forward you to Oman Air with your selected flight dates:

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Your journey begins in Amsterdam aboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, featuring lie-flat seats in business class, with a direct flight to Muscat, Oman. You can find a detailed review on this link. You will continue your way to Bangkok on the same plane type.

By the way, this isn’t the only Oman Air deal expiring on November 30:

Search & Book

This deal is valid until November 30, 2025. We cannot give detailed information about the maximum stay or minimum stay. Departures are available from March to May 2026. Google Flights can help find suiting flight dates. We recommend booking directly on Oman Air’s website,

Editor’s Opinion: Though a bit hard to find, this is a solid value-for-money deal to Thailand. Oman Air’s business class gets fairly decent reviews, and the fact that the carrier has (finally) joined Oneworld means you can even earn decent mileage.

Miles & Points

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

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.

Turkish Airlines Business Class to Los Angeles for €1,800

Turkish Airlines sells discounted business class rides from Oslo to Los Angeles, with roundtrips available for slightly less than €1,800. To get the price, you need to spend a night in Istanbul on the outbound leg.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: This was a close call, but ultimately, the overnight layover killed it. Apart from that, you get two very long business class flights for less than €2,000 – and even the short-haul flights are in comfy recliner seats instead of eco-seating with a blocked middle seat.

Stay-3-Pay-2 at The Raffles Singapore (w/Breakfast & More)

For stays in December 2025, ASMALLWORLD offers an attractive rate for The Raffles Singapore. You can stay three nights for the price of two and enjoy breakfast, butler service and a $100 food and beverage credit – on top of staying at one of the legendary hotels of the world.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: The price of €791/night is a hefty amount of money, increasing to €2,374, because you have to stay at least three nights to score that rate. Combined with only short term availability, we were still thrilled by the name Raffles, but ultimately not convinced by the quality of the deal.

Black Week Hotels Offers

While we featured three of the sales in last week’s iteration of this deal, we decided to leave them in here for better comparison.

IHG’s Inadequate Black Week Sale

IHG promises a 25% discount for stays until March 31, 2026. The sale was exclusive to their Android app until Thursday, then became accessible via their website, too. The discounted rates are prepaid and non-refundable.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: Our tests showed that the discount maxes out at roughly 10%. And while prepaid rates and a short travel period usually go well together, most of IHG’s recent sales included a solid discount on flexible rates that actually remained flexible. This is far worse by comparison.

Hilton’s Half-Baked Black Week Sale

Hilton promises up to 20% discount on stays in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The sales period stretches into January and the travel period end on April 12, 2026. The discounted rates are prepaid, non-refundable and only available on weekends.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: This is similar to IHG’s offer, only slightly worse. With Asia and the Americas, two important markets are missing – and four of seven week days are excluded from the offer, as well. Our tests showed that you cannot expect more than a 10% discount to comparable rates, too.

Radisson’s Ragged Black Week Sale

Radisson’s offer seems to be a bit more generous than the others: Their special rate always includes breakfast, dishes out 3,000 bonus points per stay for members and covers the entirety of 2026. Sadly, these rates are non-refundable, as well.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: This explanation is a staple of this column, but we’re not getting tired of repeating it: Year-long travel periods are pretty much useless if the rate is prepaid. Paying several hundred Euros a year ahead is very risky, even if you know where you will spend October 2026. The advertised 35% is ridiculous as well: As it was the case for most Radisson sales in the last three years – you basically trade flexibility for free breakfast while the overall price stays the same.

Scandic’s Subpar Black Week Sale

Scandic Hotels offers a non-refundable promotional rate for stays until June 2026. The company offers a price comparison on its own website and the rates are actually lower than any offer of the past 30 days.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: Once again, the rate is non-refundable, so the long travel period somewhat doesn’t count. While prices are lower than usual, we still had a hard time finding any offer that represented decent value-for-money. If you are looking for hotels in Scandinavia, Strawberry Hotel’s sale is the much better option.

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Black Friday, the day after American Thanksgiving, was once famous for its amazing discounts. Not only has the day itself developed into a meme by now, companies have basically turned the entire month of November into a reason to discount their offerings. Sadly, most of these promotions are nothing more than regular (or even worse than usual) sales with a Black Week moniker slapped onto it. If you are interested in those, you should check out our Dealz, that did not make it on Saturday morning.

In this article, we only present you the best deals we have stumbled upon in the past weeks – and that have been labelled as Black Week promotions. If your favourite brand is missing, it probably did not convince us or didn’t offer anything at all.

Flights

ITA Airways: 20% Discount on Flights from Italy

ITA Airways has issued a discount code that gives 20% off the airfare – not taxes and surcharges. It is limited to departures from Italy until March 2026. The code is valid until Monday, December 1.

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ITA Airways Promo Code: 20% Discount on Flights from Italy (e.g. Milan – Bangkok in Business for €1,764 r/t)

Editor’s Note: I have flown ITA Airways in all three travel classes, and the carrier offers an above average product in each of them. 20% off the airfare is a decent deal, leading to prices like business to Bangkok and premium economy (it’s a long daytime flight) back for €1,300. Sadly, this code has a very short travel period compared to previous offers.

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SAS Black Flyday Sale – Discounted Premium Tickets

Scandinavian Airlines has one of its regular sales and slapped a Black Flyday label on it. Luckily for them, their sales are usually excellent. They offer the cheapest premium economy fares across the pond and also have some decent offers to Asia. The sale ends on December 2, 2026.

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• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, New York, Toronto & More: €548 SAS Premium Economy from Scandinavia
• Seoul & Bangkok: €888 SAS Premium Economy from Frankfurt & Oslo
• Six US Destinations and Toronto: €1,477 SAS Business Class from Norway & Sweden
• Seoul, South Korea: €1,531 Scandinavian Airlines Business Class from Madrid & Barcelona (Long Layovers)

Editor’s Note: If you are thinking “Hey, I’ve seen this deal before” – you certainly did, as SAS offers prices like this every three to four weeks. That being said, the tickets to America are still cheaper than almost any economy fare with checked bags. In its current iteration, the travel period is a bit longer and prices are roughly €20 lower than usual.

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Hotels

Accor Hotels: 30% Discount on Flexible Rates

Accor Hotels grant a 30% discount on flex rates that remain fully flexible. The offer ends on December 1.

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Accor: 30% Discount on Refundable Stays in Europe & North Africa Between December & March (Min. 3 Nights)

Editor’s Note: This is a really good sale. The advertised 30% discount is mostly truthful, and you risk nothing by booking these rates, as these are non-prepaid flex rates.

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B&B Hotels: 30% Discount on Flexible Rates

B&B Hotels lets you keep flexibility, too. Discounted hotels are mainly available in Germany and Poland. The offer ends on December 3.

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B&B Hotels: 30% Discount on Flexible Rates in Select Countries (=Rooms Starting at €33/Night)

Editor’s Note: This is an excellent promotion. Everything that makes flex-rates cheaper than prepaid rates is a good thing. You can score great prices risk-free, as long as you cancel in time. If you plan on travelling to Germany on a budget, be sure to check this out.

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Strawberry Hotels: Rooms for €85 in Sweden, €90 in Norway

Strawberry Hotels offers rooms at a fixed price in Norway and Sweden. The rate is prepaid and non-refundable. The offer ends on November 30.

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Strawberry Hotels: Many Hotels in Scandinavia at a Flat Rate of €85/Night with Breakfast until April

Editor’s Note: Decent offer that opens a lot of doors if you are travelling either Norway or Sweden in the next four months. The included meals are a nice touch, especially in these rather expensive countries. What bothers me is that the promotional rate is prepaid and non-refundable, as I personally prefer flex-rates when booking hotels.

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Commodities, Gadgets & Other Stuff

Priority Pass: Ten Lounge Visits for €216

Priority Pass currently runs two promotions, each of them discounting different passes. The Standard Plus Pass for €216 is the most attractive option. The discount is available until December 8.

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25% Discount: Get Your Priority Pass Standard Plus for €216 Instead of €289 (Ten Lounge Visits Included)

Editor’s Note: There are many ways into airport lounges – if you lack the frequent flyer tier or right credit card, Priority Pass is a valid option. Just make sure they actually operate a lounge at an airport near you. The current discount is the highest so far in 2025.

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Horizn Studios: Purchase Trolley & Cabin Bags w/ 52% Off

Horizn’s Black Week sale offers discounts of up to 50% – and we throw in our 2% discount code for already reduced items. There is no expiration date set for this deal.

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Horizn Studios Black Week Sale: Up to 52% Discount on Suitcases & Backpacks (e.g. Model H5 Essential for €142)

Editor’s Note: Horizn Studios’ trolleys and hold bags are pretty, robust and really easy to handle. The current discount is the highest we’ve seen in at least six months. If you are looking for a new suitcase or maybe even a Christmas present, now is a good time to act.

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AirHelp: AirHelp+ Subscription for €85 (Instead of €100)

AirHelp helps you get compensation for delayed flights and reimburses you for missed connections or missing luggage. Insure up to 9 itineraries for €85. The discount lasts until December 5.

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AirHelp+: Up to €400 Compensation per Flight Disruption + Delayed Luggage for €85/Year (max. 9 Trips)

Editor’s Note: Anyone who flies a lot and often has short connections should take advantage of this offer. The chances of you coming out with a profit are quite high. I’ve earned hundreds every year with my AirHelp+ subscriptions.

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Interrail & Eurail: 25% Discount on Many Rail Passes

Interrail global passes and country passes are currently available for 3/4 of their usual price. Buy before December 17 to get the discount.

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Interrail & Eurail Sale: 25% Discount on European Rail Passes, e.g. 1 Month of Daily Train Travel Starting at €392

Editor’s Note: Based on the past two years, the 25% discount is the highest you can get, as sales are usually limited to 20% off. Since you can start anytime within 11 months after purchase, you should buy now if you want to do an Interrail (or Eurail) trip in 2026.

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Cruises

A-ROSA: Up to €1,000 Off 2026 River Cruises

A-ROSA grants up to €1,000 discount on 2026 European river cruises. You can only discount the Premium All-inclusive fare. The code expires on December 8.

A-ROSA Voucher Code: Up to €1,000 Discount on European River Cruises (e.g. 4 Nights Rhine from Cologne at €398 pp)

Editor’s Note: While this is not the highest discount we’ve seen lately (savings up to €1,200 per cabin were possible), this time the coupon covers an entire year. Usually, A-ROSA limits the travel period to two or three months. So if you like to plan ahead, it’s a good time to book.

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Expired Offers

Aegean Airlines: Up to 70% Discount on All Fare Types

Aegean’s Black-Friday-Only Sale results in awesome prices to Cairo, Greece and many more destinations. Discounts apply to fares with and without bags, but it ends on Friday, November 28.

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Greece: Non-Stop Aegean Flights from/to All Over Europe For Less than €100 r/t (With Cabin Bag)

Editor’s Note: While this is hands-down the truest and best value Black Week offer we have come across this year, it is somewhat dragged down by the fact the cheapest tickets are limited to rather short term departures in January and February. That being said, everyone who wants to benefit from Aegean’s easy status re-qualification one last time should check this out.

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TAAG Angola Airlines: 50% Discount on Flights

TAAG Angola Airlines promises discounts up to 50% – that results in great fares for business class tickets between Lisbon and Sao Tome. The discount is only available on November 28.

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São Tomé and Príncipe: €807 TAAG Angola Airlines Business Class from Lisbon *LAST DAY*

Editor’s Note: Basically, you can fly in business class for a few hundred euros more than the average ticket price to São Tomé in economy class without luggage. Finding these fares with TAAG can be a bit tricky; I spent some time back in 2017 getting a ticket with TAAG to Cape Town in economy for 210 euros, and it was worth the effort. Plus, you’ll be using the new airport in Luanda.

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Greek Star Alliance member Aegean Airlines is offering a deal from several countries to Greece and vice versa, starting at just €65 for a roundtrip from Naples to Athens. This price doesn’t include checked luggage, but a 8kg cabin bag. The cheapest fare including 23 kg bag on the airline’s website is available for €95 on that route – coming with a notable discount, too.

While the airlines’ Black Week sale supposedly covers travel dates until October 2026, most of the cheap prices are available in early 2026. Sadly, the offer is set to end tonight, November 29, 2025.

You can score the following prices to Athens:

• Naples at €65
• Milan at €67
• Malta at €72
• Venice at €75
• Rome at €82
• Nice at €85
• Madrid at €90
• London at €88 (~£77)
• Lisbon at €92
• Paris at €96
• Frankfurt at €100
• …many more

These are some examples for non-stop fares to Thessaloniki:

• Rome at €74
• Milan at €83
• Brussels at €95

In almost all cases, you can get the same price in the opposite direction, i.e. starting your trip and returning to Greece. On some occasions, it’s even cheaper, like with these €99 roundtrips from Athens to Marrakech.

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The airline uses a fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft to serve its network. A fleet of ATR 72 aircraft operated by subsidiary Olympic Airways provides flights to smaller airports.

Aegean has also cooked up a tasty sale to Egypt:

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Most of the prices will be gone tonight. No minimum or maximum stay is stated in the fare rules. While the airlines’ Black Week sale supposedly covers travel dates until October 2026, most of the cheap prices are available in early 2026.

You can try to search on Google Flights as the quickest way to find available flight dates. However, not all fares are displayed accurately. Aegean’s own low-fare search does the trick as well:

Even the Economy Light tickets are cheaper than usual, but the current sale makes travelling with checked far cheaper than ordinarily possible, with the ComfortFlex available at a fraction of its usual cost.

Editor’s Note: While this is hands-down the truest and best value Black Week offer we have come across this year, it is somewhat dragged down by the fact the cheapest tickets are limited to rather short term departures in January and February. That being said, everyone who wants to benefit from Aegean’s easy status re-qualification one last time should check this out.

Miles & Points

The cheapest tickets are issued by Aegean on booking class P. Here are the miles and points you can earn with a return flight from Rome to Athens:

SAS currently has an interesting offer for Premium Economy flights to Asia. Departing from Frankfurt or Oslo, you can reach Bangkok and Seoul starting at just €888. The cheapest dates can be found in January and February 2026. Availability for prices up to €1,000 runs until June 2026 for South Korea and until March 2026 for Thailand.

Included are 2×8 kg of carry-on baggage, 2×23 kg of checked baggage, as well as priority boarding and fast track at security (depending on availability).

You can fly:

There are also some connections that are about €25 cheaper. However, these require an overnight stay in Copenhagen on the return trip, which cancels out the savings.

With our booking form, you can easily find the cheapest flights for your desired dates and then be forwarded directly to SAS or Trip.com with a single click. Sometimes one is cheaper, sometimes the other. Feel free to try out both.

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You’ll first fly in Business Class from Frankfurt/Oslo to Copenhagen. This also gives you lounge access in Frankfurt/Oslo on the outbound flight and in Copenhagen on the return.

After a usually short layover in the Danish capital, you’ll transfer to the long-haul flight. To Bangkok or Seoul, you’ll be flying on an Airbus A350-900. This aircraft offers a total of 32 Premium Economy seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration. The average seat pitch is 96 centimeters. Depending on the selected routing, the total travel time between Europe and Asia is 14 to 18 hours.

You can find a detailed review of SAS Premium Economy Class in this article:

Editor’s Note: While SAS Premium Economy sales to North America are super common, we’ve rarely seen one to Seoul and Bangkok. So if the rather limited availability suits you, and you live close to Frankfurt or Oslo, this deal is worth considering.

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Unfortunately, the fare rules do not indicate how long these cheap tickets will remain bookable. While the cheapest prices are mainly in January and February, we found availability under €1,000 during the following travel periods:

• January to March 2026 (Bangkok)
• December 2025 to June 2026 (Seoul)

Stopovers in Copenhagen on the outbound or return flights are also possible. Such itineraries can be booked, for example, via Skyscanner from €909.

The minimum stay is 6 days or one Saturday-to-Sunday night. The fare rules do not specify a maximum stay. However, be sure to observe the entry requirements, as a visa may be required for longer stays.

You can find suitable dates using Google Flights (instructions). Unfortunately, some combinations are initially shown at incorrect prices, so it’s worth comparing prices between SAS and third-party providers. You can then book preferably with SAS or alternatively through Trip.com.

Miles & Points

The tickets are issued in booking class A. To give you an example, flying from Frankfurt via Copenhagen to Bangkok and back should get you:

Destination

Having internet access on your smartphone in distant countries is usually very expensive if you use your local internet contract. If you have a smartphone, e.g. iPhone (e.g. XS, XR, 11, 12, 13, SE 2), you can surf the internet using an eSIM. Nomad provides the eSIM via their iOS app and provides you with affordable fares depending on the country or region.

With this promo code, you will receive a $3 discount when purchasing a plan:

Here are some of the best possible redemptions for the codes:

• Argentina: 1GB for 7 days: US$3 (~€3)
• South Africa: 1GB for 7 days: US$2 (~€2)
• Singapore+Malaysia+Thailand: 3 GB for 30 days: US$3 (~€3)

Nomad offers data plans for over 100 countries worldwide, usually for 7 – 60 days. In addition, with the Global Plan, there is a plan that is independent of the country. In our large eSIM comparison, Nomad is seldom the cheapest provider, but shines by being more reliable than others.

You can easily check and compare Nomad’s fares with our eSIM comparison. Please note that the discount given by the codes above is not reflected:

Country / Plan	1GB for 7 days	3GB for 30 days	10GB for 180 days
Argentina	~€5	~€12	~€35
Australia	~€5	~€9	~€26
Brazil	~€4	~€9	~€35
United Kingdom	~€4	~€8	~€26
Japan	~€3	~€7	~€35
Canada	~€4	~€9	~€35
Switzerland	~€4	~€8	~€26
South Africa	~€4	~€11	~€35
Thailand	~€3	~€5	~€26
Turkey	~€4	~€7	~€26
United States	~€4	~€8	~€26
United Arab Emirates	~€4	~€8	~€35

Editor’s Note: Nomad’s prices are generally not that good, but with this promo code, they become the cheapest prices of all eSIMs for certain countries, especially in South East Asia.

Our Experience with Nomad eSIMs

Our editor, Peer, recently used a Nomad eSIM while travelling around Japan. He noted the following about the provider:

“When I travelled to the land of the rising sun previously, I was rather disappointed with the service provided by Airalo – which did not work properly outside Osaka and Sendai. I decided to give Nomad a try during my next visit. In contrast to the other provider, Nomad’s eSIM worked without any hiccups the entire time. In Japan, Nomad partners with mobile service provider Softbank. Both speed and coverage were good during my entire journey, and the price of US$13 (~€11) for 3 GB of data was reasonable.

The lone complaint I can give: Because my smartphone is not eSIM compatible by itself, I am using an eSIM.me to make it work. That led to me being unable to purchase a data package through Nomad’s app, since the program stubbornly complained that my phone was not eSIM compatible and barred me from making a purchase. However, after purchasing the package through a web browser, it ultimately worked smoothly, as described above.”

You can personally check out Nomad’s data packages for Japan here.

Redeem Nomad Promo Code

Before you can purchase eSIMs from Nomad, you need to set up an account with a valid e-mail address. After doing that, you need to fill your shopping cart and proceed to check out.

After doing that, you can enter your Nomad promo code at the top of the order summary:

If your basket exceeds the minimum spending and the code is valid, it will be deducted immediately:

Star Alliance member Aegean Airlines is running a great sale from and to Greece, but also offers other attractive flights. Flights to Cairo are currently available at highly discounted prices, like €93 roundtrips from Athens. The discount also applies to the Flex and ComfortFlex fare, making travel with checked bags just €30 more expensive. That being said, keep in mind, that Star Alliance Gold members always get to bring one 23kg bag for free.

You can depart from the following cities for less than €180 r/t (cabin bag only):

• Athens: €93 (non-stop)
• Thessaloniki: €131
• Budapest: €146 (~HUF 55,695)
• Milan: €153
• Rome: €160
• Madrid: €166
• Stockholm: €169 (~SEK 1,852)
• Warsaw: €170 (~PLN 720)
• Barcelona: €173
• Prague: €176 (~CZK 4,245)
• Brussels: €179
• possibly more…

Our calendar displays all non-stop flights from Athens costing €100 or less. It will forward you to Aegean’s website with your selected flight dates. Flights are primarily available in the first three months of 2026.

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Aegean uses Airbus A321 or A320 aircraft for all flights. The flights between Athens and Cairo take a bit under 2 hours.

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This fare has not sales period, but we expect it to end over the weekend. You can use Google Flights to find available dates, or our calendar above. We found availability between January and March 2026. You can book the flights directly on Aegean’s website.

While cheap Economy Light prices like that are not that uncommon, the current sale makes travelling with checked far cheaper than usual, with the ComfortFlex available at a fraction of its usual cost.

Editor’s Note: This is a fairly nice offer by itself, but the notable discount on higher fare classes makes it special. I flew on Aegean’s nighttime rotation to Cairo in late 2022. While you have to spend two hotel nights extra – lodging in Cairo is cheap, so it is not a huge downside.

Miles & Points

Aegean’s economy deals are usually issued in booking class P, meaning that you shouldn’t expect a lot of miles. This is what you’d get for a round-trip between Athens and Cairo:

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Italian airlines ITA Airways currently grants a 20% discount on tickets to almost all destinations, when departing from Italy. The coupon code gives a discount for flights between January 8 and March 31, 2026.

Sadly, the discount does not apply to taxes & fees. It discounts the airfare on economy and premium economy and business class tickets by 20%. As the airfare only makes up a small percentage of economy class prices, it’s more rewarding to apply the code to premium fares. The discount code can be redeemed until December 1, 2025.

By applying the code, you can score the following prices with departure from Milan:

• Accra for €635 in premium economy
• Bangkok for €880 in premium economy
• Tokyo for €1,057 in premium economy
• Buenos Aires for €1,284 in premium economy
• Los Angeles for €1,288 in premium economy
• Bangkok for €1,764 in business class
• New York for €1,969 in business class
• many more…

Departures from other Italian airports are usually available in the same price range.

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In some cases, our redirects lead to an error, claiming “ALL FLIGHTS UNAVAILABLE”. You can solve this in two clicks. First, hit the change button at the top of the screen. Then, click modify. The results displayed are for the originally selected airport and travel date.

Feel free to use our Go2 tool to search for flights on ITA’s website. You can enter the code at the end of the booking process.

The only destinations excluded from this promotion are Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Italian domestic flights. You can find the full terms & conditions here.

Editor’s Note: I have flown ITA Airways in all three travel classes, and the carrier offers an above average product in each. 20% off the airfare is a decent deal, leading to prices like business to Bangkok and premium economy (it’s a long daytime flight) back for €1,300. Sadly, this code has a very short travel period compared to previous offers.

Redeem ITA Airways Promo Code

First, you look for your desired flight on the ITA Airways website. In this case, it is really only a question of observing the criteria given above. After selecting the flights, you can enter the voucher in the “Do you want to add promo codes?” field at the bottom left. It is best to simply copy the code that you received via our link above into it:

You can then click on apply – if all the conditions of the code are met, the voucher value will be deducted directly.

About ITA Airways

ITA Airways rose from the ashes of Alitalia in late 2021. The airline took over most of the short-haul network and aircraft of its predecessor, but made some major changes to long-haul operations. ITA gave up Milan’s Malpensa airport as a hub and focused on Rome Fiumicino for international and Milan Linate for European and domestic flights.

Just like Alitalia, ITA started as a member of the SkyTeam Alliance.However, most SkyTeam travellers earned no or little mileage from ITA flights. This will not improve as the Italian airline has left SkyTeam on April 30, 2025, and will join Star Alliance in the future. The news is a consequence of Lufthansa Group acquiring a stake in ITA Airways. Cooperation has already begun, as you can now earn and redeem Miles & More miles on ITA flights. Miles&More status holders can already enjoy their usual benefits on ITA Airways flights.

You can still strike very good bargains, as ITA is constantly among the cheapest options for business flights between Spain and Canada or trips to West Africa. Prices are competitive on other routes, as well. Not only that, ITA’s board service is among the best of European airlines – including cabin bags in all fare types and offering free beverages, even on the shortest domestic flights.

SkyTeam member SAS Scandinavian Airlines is offering a deal from Spain to Seoul, starting at just €1,530. This offer includes 2×32 kg of checked luggage and all the business class perks. Departures are available from January to September 2026. Sadly, a long layover in Copenhagen on either the in- or outbound flight is necessary to score the cheapest tickets.

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First, you will take a feeder flight to Copenhagen to connect with your intercontinental flight. From the Danish capital, you will fly on SAS’s Airbus A350, which features a 1-2-1 configuration with lie-flat seats. The flight duration is approximately 11 hours for the outbound flight and around 14 hours for the inbound flight. Both flights are overnight, allowing you to take advantage of the opportunity to sleep both ways.

In its wide-body fleet, Scandinavian airline SAS has very big and comfortable seats, each offering direct access to the aisle. There’s a lot of storage room and also a very big desk which is perfect to work. The seats alternate between either being directly next to the window or directly at the aisle. There’s a different business class in their long-haul A321, however, which is less spacious. An upside of flying SAS: Free unlimited Wi-Fi! So it’s not a bad choice for hard-working businessmen.

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This deal will expire on December 2, 2025. A minimum stay of six days or a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of twelve months apply. Departures are available from January to September 2026.

You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights to find dates for this deal. We recommend booking directly on SAS’s website.

Editor’s Note: Despite having to make a long layover on the return trip, if you want to leave the airport in Copenhagen, there is good public transport available. One of the things I like the most is that both flights are overnight, allowing you to rest and save on a night’s hotel stay on the return.

Miles & Points

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

Destination

Strawberry Hotels (formerly Nordic Choice Hotels) is a Scandinavian hotel chain with over 200 hotels across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltics.

During Black Week, you can book many hotels with discounts of up to 50%. In Norway, numerous hotels are available at a flat rate of NOK 1,000 (~€85), and in Sweden for SEK 1,000 (~€91). A few hotels in Denmark are also discounted. Prices (with few exceptions) include breakfast, and at some hotels (Clarion Collection), even a light dinner is included.

The offer is available for booking until November 30, 2025 and applies to stays from December 18, 2025, to April 13, 2026. Cancellations are not permitted, and date changes incur a fee.

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In some cases (e.g., Stockholm in January), the regular rate might be cheaper than the Black Week offer. Be sure to compare the rates shown during booking with the prices on the Strawberry homepage or platforms like Trivago.

Black Week Offer Conditions

The following conditions apply:

• Booking period: until November 30, 2025.
• Travel period: December 18, 2025, to April 13, 2026 (last check-out date)
• Availability: Only at selected hotels and subject to availability
• Cancellations: Allowed only within 24 hours of booking, not afterwards
• Payment: Full prepayment required at booking
• Breakfast: Included at all brands except Comfort Hotel Xpress, At Six, Hotel Admiral and Stopover Hotel
• Changes: The offer can be rebooked for a fee (exact fee not specified)

Bookings must be made via the dedicated landing page. After selecting a destination, the site will display availability at specific hotels for this rate.

Editor’s Note: Decent offer that opens a lot of doors if you are travelling either Norway or Sweden in the next four months. The included meals are a nice touch, especially in these rather expensive countries. What bothers me is that the promotional rate is prepaid and non-refundable, as I personally prefer flex-rates when booking hotels.

Examples

Here are a few examples of the offer rate compared with the next best price on Trivago or Google:

• 53% discount in Bergen: Home Hotel Bryggen for NOK 1,000 (~€85) (incl. dinner) instead of €181 on March 5.
• 41% discount in Bergen: Clarion Hotel Admiral for NOK 1,000 (~€85) instead of €146 on January 7.
• 40% discount in Stockholm-Arlanda: Quality Hotel Arlanda XPO for SEK 799 (~€73) instead of €121 on March 10.
• 31% discount in Oslo: Comfort Hotel Borsparken for NOK 1,000 (~€85) instead of €124 on March 4
• 29% discount in Bodø: Home Hotel Grand Bodø for NOK 1,000 (~€85) (incl. dinner) instead of €120 on February 12
• 24% discount in Ålesund: Quality Hotel Waterfront for NOK 1,000 (~€85) instead of €111 on February 6.
• 17 %discount in Bergen: Comfort Hotel Bergen for NOK 1,000 (~€85) instead of €102 on January 13.
• 15% discount in Gothenburg: Comfort Hotel for SEK 850 (~€78) instead of €91 on January 20.
• 12% discount in Helsingborg: Home Hotel Grand for SEK 1,000 (~€91) instead of €103 on February 17.
• 11% discount in Copenhagen: Comfort Hotel Vesterbro for DKK 1,000 (~€134) instead of €151 on March 11.
• 10% discount in Oslo: Clarion Oslo Airport for NOK 1,000 (~€85) instead of €94 on February 4.
• 10% discount in Trondheim: Comfort Hotel for NOK 1,000 (~€85) instead of €94 on February 16.
• 8 % discount in Stockholm: Clarion Hotel for SEK 1,000 (~€91) instead of €99 on April 1.

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Translated by Ditmar

Singapore Airlines is currently offering a promo code for a €30 discount on select departures from Germany. The promo code is valid for travel until September 30, 2026, though it depends on your desired destination. It is available until December 8, 2025.

To use this code, you need an account with Singapore Airlines’ loyalty program, KrisFlyer. Signing up for the program is free.

The code can be redeemed for economy class tickets to Singapore, Denpasar, Jakarta, Bangkok, Phuket and New York. On Singapore’s non-stop service from Frankfurt to New York, it also discounts premium economy and business class tickets. Sadly, the travel period to New York ends on June 20, 2026.

The best use is probably in economy class on that route. A ticket with two checked bags is available for just €426:

The fare shows great availability for departures between January und March 2026.

There are two blockout periods during you cannot use the code:

• March 25 – March 30, 2026
• June 21 – August 31, 2026

Here are all possible origins and destinations:

Editor’s Note: When it comes to airline tickets, I prefer discount codes with a fixed amount like this one over percentages – as the actual savings are straightforward and apply to the ticket price, instead of just discounting the air fare. The route from Frankfurt to New York is an excellent redemption option.

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Redeem Singapore Airlines Promo Code

You can redeem a promo code on Singapore Airlines’ website by clicking on apply promo code in the flight search:

Then enter the promo code in the field provided:

If the promo code is valid, you will be redirected to a special landing page that once again lists all the conditions of the promo code. Use the form provided there to search for your flights. The discounted price should then be displayed as a strike-through price:

Oneworld member British Airways is offering a deal from Europe to Ghana, starting at just €767. This offer includes 2×23 kg of checked luggage. Departures from Brussels and Dusseldorf are available from January to June and late summer to October 2026. Helsinki dates range from February to June and August to October, while Luxembourg is limited to December 2025 and February to March 2026.

You can fly from the following airports with this offer:

• Brussels at €767
• Dusseldorf at €796
• Luxembourg at €796
• Helsinki at €834

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.

You may find slightly cheaper tickets with an overnight stay in London or an airport change (either from London City or Gatwick to Heathrow). We have omitted these flights in our calendar for your convenience.

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First, you will fly on a feeder flight with Economy Plus, enjoying more legroom, priority boarding, and a meal, to London Heathrow. From there, you will travel in premium economy on the Airbus A350 of British Airways, which has a 2-4-2 configuration in that travel class.

Search & Book

This deal does not have an expiration date, minimum, or maximum stay. Departures from Brussels and Dusseldorf are available from January to June and late summer to October 2026. Helsinki dates range from February to June and August to October, while Luxembourg is limited to December 2025 and February to March 2026.

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

Editor’s Note: This deal has good availability and serves airports that usually don’t have good prices with Brussels Airlines. The only downside is that you will need to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter the United Kingdom for your flight, and if your passport is not eligible for that, you will have to spend time and money on obtaining a transit visa.

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class K for the feeder flight and booking class T for the premium economy segment. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:

Destination

Car rental company TUI Cars allows you to get an €25 discount on rental cars with their current promo code. Only until December 2, 2025, you can use the coupon to get the discount on rentals of at least five days. The code is valid for rentals until August 31, 2026 (pick-up date), and requires no minimum spend.

You can apply the code to rentals in the following places:

• Australia
• Canada
• Crete
• Cuba
• Fuerteventura
• France
• Germany
• Gran Canaria
• Greece
• Ibiza
• Italy
• Lanzarote
• Madeira
• Mallorca
• Miami
• New York City
• Portugal
• Sardinia
• Tenerife
• USA

Editor’s Note: TUICars strengths are reasonable prices and its non-nonsense insurance policy. While the deal has a rather long minimum rental period, the lack of a minimum spend and long travel period makes up for that.

Redeem TUI Cars Coupon Code

When using one of the country specific landing pages mentioned above, you can enter the code during the second step of the booking process:

This way, you can also see that the discount is granted right away:

Advantages of TUI Cars Rentals

Renting a car from TUI Cars comes with a number of advantages, such as included comprehensive and car theft insurances with €0 deductibles and a Collision Damage Waver without excess. Further, a full/full gas tank rule, meaning you can refuel at a gas station of your choice before returning the car. That ensures that you pick the price per litre or gallon, rather than the rental company.

Even better, the rentals don’t have to be prepaid and be cancelled without cost up to 24 hours before your pick-up date. In many cases, a second driver is already included in the fare. In general, you get a bundled fare that usually prices out higher at other companies when including every single aspect.

Booking through ASMALLWORLD always gets you nice benefits like free breakfast and hotel credit, but in some cases, the rate is even cheaper than a normal rate at the hotel. Well, in this case, it’s much cheaper! Currently, if you book at least 3 nights, you’ll pay only €118 per night at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay. Compared to a similar rate booked at Hilton, this represents savings of over 40%!

Usually, booking such a rate on ASMALLWORLD requires a paid membership. Thankfully, however, they are currently giving away their memberships for free! All instructions on how to take advantage of this limited-time promo and get the free membership can be found here.

Our calendar below displays the cheapest dates in green. If you select at least 3 nights, and the first two are green, the nightly rate should cost no more than €125. Remember that you need the ASMALLWORLD membership to have access to the rate.

This is a flex rate that can be cancelled up to the midnight before your arrival. It includes daily breakfast for two; and US$100 (~€86) to spend during your stay. If available, you’ll also get an upgrade, early check-in, and late check-out. Furthermore, not only is this an eligible rate to earn Hilton nights, but you even get double Hilton Honors points.

To put those US$100 (~€86) in context: The highly-praised afternoon tea at the Peackock Alley lobby café costs QAR 280 (~€66) for two persons. A 3-course business lunch at the chinese Yun restaurant on the 44th floor costs QAR 99 (~€23) per person. And there are plenty of other options.

The rooms are very large, measuring 55 m²! You can choose if you prefer one king bed or two queen beds. You probably shouldn’t expect too much from the advertised upgrade – it’s probably just a higher floor.

Editor’s Note: €118 per night is a true bargain for a luxurious Waldorf Astoria hotel, especially for an eligible rate with all those benefits. In fact, it beats the cheapest Waldorf Astoria hotel by around €40, making it the cheapest Waldorf Astoria in the world – by far! And it’s not even purely limited to the hottest months, as you could even pay this low price in February!

The Hotel

Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay is a newer luxury hotel in the West Bay business district, housed in one of the area’s modern high-rise towers. Rooms and suites are large and contemporary, and the hotel offers several restaurants, a spa, an indoor pool, and extensive leisure facilities. It’s mainly chosen by travellers who want a high-end, full-service stay close to Doha’s commercial centres and a short drive from the Corniche and major attractions.

The hotel has received very good reviews from previous guests (e.g. 4.7/5 on Google with over 1,400 reviews), many praising the amazing spa, the top notch sauna, the excellent service, the relaxing afternoon tea, the delicious cakes, the perfect location, the breathable atmosphere, and the beautiful sea views. We couldn’t find any recurring point of criticism.

The hotel is in the West Bay district, surrounded by Doha’s main office towers and only a short drive from the Corniche and City Center Mall. It’s not a beachfront spot, but it offers quick access to key business and government areas, and taxis are easy to get for reaching museums and older parts of the city. The location suits guests who prioritise modern surroundings and convenience over direct beach access.

Price Check

On the same dates on which ASMALLWORLD charges €118 per night, Hilton charges €204 for the flex rate with breakfast – and that doesn’t even include the US$100 (~€86) credit, the double points, and the possible upgrade! In other words, you’re saving over 40% by booking through ASMALLWORLD and even get extras on top.

If one is looking for a status match for the Oneworld alliance, Royal Jordanian’s match has been going on for quite a long time. However, that match offers max. Sapphire status. Now Royal Air Maroc has also started a status match, and while it’s expensive and not so attractive, it does offer the possibility to match to Emerald status for certain frequent flyers! After the match, the status is valid until December 31, 2026.

Unfortunately, a “processing fee” has to be paid to the operator of the StatusMatch.com platform:

• Safar Flyer Platinum (Oneworld Emerald): US$749 (~€646)
• Safar Flyer Gold (Oneworld Sapphire): US$349 (~€301)
  (not attractive, only costs $149 at Royal Jordanian)
• Safar Flyer Silber (Oneworld Ruby): US$149 (~€129)
  (not attractive, only costs $49 at Royal Jordanian)

Editor’s Note: A match to Emerald status is very rare. However, you should do some thourough number crunching, if you’ll recoup the insane fee of $749 by using the benefits of the status for a year.

These Frequent Flyer Programs are Matched

The match is available to members of 24 selected frequent flyer programs, according to the FAQ. These are:

Star Alliance

SkyTeam

Others

The following scheme seems to apply:

• Star Alliance Silver → Safar Flyer Silver (Oneworld Ruby)
• Star Alliance Gold → Safar Flyer Gold (Oneworld Sapphire)
• SkyTeam Elite → Safar Flyer Silver (Oneworld Ruby)
• SkyTeam Elite Plus → Safar Flyer Gold (Oneworld Sapphire)

To reitarate, the only options to apply for Oneworld Emerald status are:

• FlyingBlue Platinum/Ultimate
• Turkish Miles&Smiles Elite Plus
• Miles&More HON Circle
• Air Canada Aeroplan Elite 75K/Super Elite 100K

Conditions

More information about the match can be found in the terms and conditions and FAQ. Please note the following conditions, among others:

• Campaign period: unknown
• Status is valid after a successful match until December 31, 2026
• Processing should take place within 3 working days
• A physical status card will not be sent. A digital card is available in the Safar Flyer app
• You’ll earn triple status miles in January on Royal Air Maroc flights.

Status Benefits

Most frequent flyers can only get a Silver or Gold status through the match offer. Top-tier members of Air Canada Aeroplan, Miles&More, FlyingBlue, and Miles&Smiles, however, also have the chance to get Platinum status.

The main status benefits are as follows:

Safar Flyer Silver

The Safar Flyer Silver corresponds to the Oneworld Ruby status in the Oneworld alliance. The following advantages are offered:

• All the benefits of Oneworld Ruby when flying Oneworld airlines:
  • Business class check-in
  • Complimentary Preferred Seats (with exceptions)
  • With some airlines (e.g. AA) additional baggage allowance + priority boarding
  • Priority on the waiting and standby list
• Also on flights with Royal Air Maroc:
  • 1x 23 kg baggage allowance
  • Special customer service

Safar Flyer Gold

The gold status is much more worthwhile because it corresponds to the Oneworld Sapphire across the alliance. You can therefore enjoy the following benefits:

• All the benefits of the Oneworld Sapphire when flying Oneworld airlines:
  • All advantages of Ruby (see above)
  • Access to the business class lounge incl. 1 guest
  • Priority boarding
  • Partially free reservation of seats with extra legroom (depending on the airline)
  • Additional baggage allowance (with exceptions for Light fares)
  • Priority baggage
• Also on flights with Royal Air Maroc:
  • Free suitcase protection (probably wrapped in plastic film, as offered at many airports)
  • Free transport of pets
  • Fast track at security (at selected airports)

Safar Flyer Platinum

The gold status is much more worthwhile because it corresponds to the Oneworld Sapphire across the alliance. You can therefore enjoy the following benefits:

• All the benefits of the Oneworld Emerald when flying Oneworld airlines:
  • All advantages of Sapphire (see above)
  • First class check-in
  • First class boarding (where available)
  • Access to First Class / Emerald lounges (with some exceptions), incl. 1 guest
  • Fast lane access, incl. 1 guest
  • Preferred seat selection at some airlines (e.g. Economy Comfort at Finnair)
  • Higher baggage allowance (e.g. 3x 32 kg at American Airlines)

Process

The process of the status match is explained quite quickly.

Registration with Safar Flyer

First, you have to create a free account with the Safar Flyer frequent flyer program. You can find the registration form here.

You will then be shown the membership number, which you should copy directly to the clipboard:

Registration for the Status Match

Then go to the SafarFlyerStatusMatch.com website:

The process is relatively self-explanatory. On the right half of the screen, you will find a form for your name, email address and the Safar Flyer frequent flyer number.

Once you have filled out these fields, the next step is to provide details about the existing status:

If your status is not already in the StatusMatch.com database, you will now be prompted to upload proof of your existing frequent flyer card. This can be a screenshot from the online account or a photo of the physical card.

The match is then confirmed. Now you have to enter the credit card details to pay the processing fee:

The data will then be checked by StatusMatch.com, and you should receive a response within 3 days. After the match, the status at Safar Flyer will be valid until December 31, 2026.

Accor Hotels has launched its Black Week sale, with an advertised 30% discount on refundable, non-prepaid rates with or without breakfast. Participating hotels can be found all over Europe and in North Africa. The promotion runs until December 1, 2025 for stays of at least three nights between December 8 and March 15.

Accor’s luxury brands Sofitel and Pullman participate, as well as classic brands like Novotel, Ibis, or Mercure. You can find a list of all 1,000+ participating hotels here. As always, members of the ALL-Accor Live Limitless loyalty program get an additional discount. Signing up for the program is free.

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In all the examples that we checked, the flexible sale rate was cheaper than the prepaid rate.

Here are some examples of hotel prices with this sale:

• Aparthotel Adagio Koeln City: €141/night in February, instead of €201 (30% discount)
• Mercure Sofia City: €67/night in December, instead of €95 (29% discount)
• Novotel Brussels off Grand Place: €113/night in February, instead of €159 (29% discount)
• Novotel Paris Les Halles: €243/night in January, instead of €340 (29% discount)
• Mercure Milano Solari: €343/night in February, instead of €484 (29% discount)
• Mercure Roma Centro Termini: €161/night in December, instead of €224 (28% discount)
• Sofitel London St James: €392/night in January, instead of €522/night (25% discount)
• Sofitel Barcelona Skipper: €301/night in December, instead of €396 (24% discount)
• Mercure Hotel Munich Altstadt: €126/night in January, instead of €161 (22% discount)

The advertised rates don’t have to be prepaid and can be cancelled for free.

Feel free to use our own search form to be redirected to Accor’s booking site. Remember to select at least 3 nights.

Editor’s Note: This is a really good sale. The advertised 30% discount is mostly truthful, and you risk nothing by booking these rates as these are non-prepaid flex rates.

The USA hold true to its government’s America First policy. In July, President Trump signed an Executive Order that ordered the National Park Service (NPS) to mull increased entrance fees for Non-American visitors. A press release on NPS.gov confirmed the results – and upcoming changes – last night.

Starting January 1, 2026, entrance fees for non US-residents will change. And the prices increase drastically:

• The price of the America the Beautiful pass (formerly known as Golden Eagle) will rise to US$250 (~€216) instead of previously US$80.
• If you don’t hold the pass, you’ll have to pay $100 per person on top of the regular entrance fees at the most popular parks like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone or Yosemite.
• Free Entrance Days, five to six days per year on which the entrance fee in all parks is waived, will be only available for US residents going forward.

America the Beautiful Pass Price Triples

Everyone who ever did a road trip through the US is familiar with the America the Beautiful pass. It comes with a price-tag of $80 and includes entry to all US National Parks for every person in one car (or 4 pedestrians) for twelve months after purchase. Starting in January 2026, this offer will be only available to US citizens or permanent residents. Tourists need to purchase a similar pass, with the same conditions, but costing $250 instead.

The pass not only includes entrances fees, but also covers Day Use Fees, as well as fees in National Monuments, National Forests and other federal recreation spots. State Parks on the other hand are not included, as these are not operated by the US federal government.

It is unclear if passes purchased in 2025 remain valid. It is currently possible to buy the American the Beautiful pass online for US$80 (~€69). If you have planned a trip to the United States in 2026, it might pay off to buy the pass now or in December and use it next year. However, there is no official statement if purchased passes remain valid for foreigners in 2026.

No Annual Pass? $100 Surcharge in Select Parks

If you don’t purchase an annual pass, you can still buy entrance tickets for each park separately. However, 11 of the most popular parks will start charging $100 extra if you aren’t a US resident. These $100 have to be paid per person. Affected are the following parks:

• Acadia National Park
• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Everglades National Park
• Glacier National Park
• Grand Canyon National Park
• Grand Teton National Park
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• Sequioa & Kings Canyon National Park
• Yellowstone National Park
• Yosemite National Park
• Zion National Park

If you visit more than two of these parks within a single year, or if you travel with two or more persons, you should purchase the annual pass – since it includes everybody you can fit in a car.

The following map shows all US National Parks. Parks with a $100 surcharge are marked in red.

No More Free Days for Tourists

As mentioned previously, US National Parks waive entrance fees on five or six certain days each year. Starting 2026, tourists can no longer benefit from this rule – it becomes exclusive to US residents. At least for the most popular parks, this doesn’t change too much, as those were too crowded on said days to consider a visit anyway.

Editor’s Note: A bunch of people asked me lately if I would advise visiting the US these days, my answer remains the same: “If you’ve never been there, go for it. It’s an amazing place, and it has always been expensive. But if you have visited in the past, don’t go: You are in for a worse experience at a higher price.” The changes to National Park fees (for tourists) are right down that alley. As a regular visitor of 30+ years, it’s a bit sad to see that recently, I feel a little less welcome every time I cross the pond.

Translated by Felix

Sources: US ministry of the interior press release and NPS.gov

SkyTeam member Vietnam Airlines is offering premium economy tickets from Paris to Singapore, starting at €1,047. This offer includes the long-haul premium economy flights from Paris to either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and economy flights to Singapore. This fare includes 2×23 kg of checked luggage. Availability starts in January and ends June 2026.

Our search form directs you to Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can proceed to Vietnam Airlines or explore what online travel agencies have to offer. You must book at least 60 days in advance to secure the deal price. Availability starts in January and ends June 2026.

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Flights between Paris and Vietnam are operated by Vietnam Airlines using A350-900 planes. These feature a 2-4-2 seating arrangement in premium economy. Both the hard and soft products are middle-of-the-pack offerings compared to international airlines. Some routes also offer Air France’s service between Ho Chi Minh City and Paris, using a Boeing 777-200.

A Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 takes you from Vietnam to Singapore. These feature comfy seats in a 3-3 seating pattern, but no seat back in-flight-entertainment.

Connecting in Ho Chi Minh City gives you the advantage of less time in an economy seat, while the international terminal in Hanoi offers more modern amenities.

Search & Book

The fare rules do not state how long this fare will remain valid. A minimum stay of three nights is required to obtain the cheapest fare, and the ticket must be booked 60 days in advance. Availability starts in January and ends in June 2026.

Google Flights does not preview prices for these flights accurately, as most fares are displayed €800 more expensive. Because of that, the ITA Matrix is your best bet to find suitable flight dates. We recommend following this link to start the search. After the page options, add the routing code C: VN+ so you only see Vietnam Airlines flights. The extension code f bc=u ensures only tickets in premium economy are displayed. Before hitting the Search button, select the calendar of lowest fares.

A calendar will open, displaying all available dates at the discounted fare:

Unfortunately, it will not show the final price on the calendar, but the lower the calendar price, the more likely it is that the final price will be cheaper.

After retrieving flight dates, you can enter them on Vietnam Airlines’ website to buy tickets. You can also fire up metasearch engines like Skyscanner.

Editor’s Note: Although the flight to Singapore is not in premium economy, and you need to book the flight two months in advance, this fare is excellent from Paris, where you will rarely find a premium economy offer with Air France. Unlike the cheapest premium economy of the French flag carrier, this fare includes 2 x 23 kg of checked baggage to Singapore

Miles & Points

Vietnam Airlines issues long-haul tickets in booking class U and economy segments in booking class B. This is what this trip would earn you:

You can calculate your own earnings with the help of our mileage calculator. We also have a status calculator, which can help you decide which status you should aim for or which status your next trip helps achieve. Or use our program mileage calculator that calculates your earnings based on your current status and routing:

See instructions on our status calculator‘s page.

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