It has been almost exactly a year and a half since Lufthansa first introduced its Allegris cabin on long-haul routes. Now SWISS is following suit with its identical onboard product, the Senses cabin. There is, however, one small difference in the very front of the cabin: First Class.

With the Grand Suite, Lufthansa’s Swiss subsidiary is marketing a product it itself describes as a new chapter in commercial aviation. Reason enough to take a closer look at this special way of traveling and to answer the question of whether it’s worth it.

Flight details

Here are the obligatory flight details:

• Flight: LX 52 Zurich (ZRH) – Boston (BOS)
• Seat: 1A (+D+E)
• Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 HB-IFA (delivered October 2025)
• Scheduled departure: 17:30
• Scheduled arrival: 20:00
• Block time: 8h 30min
• Date of travel: November 28, 2025

Booking

Just over two weeks ago, Miles&More made headlines by announcing that SWISS Senses and Lufthansa Allegris First Class flights were now bookable with miles. While checking these claims, I was lucky enough to find one of the very rare award availabilities in SWISS Senses. From Oslo, the connection was available at the time of booking for 57,000 miles one way plus €530 in surcharges.

Combined with the return flight on Lufthansa, the total came to 114,000 miles and €1,030. The surcharges in particular are quite painful, but in my case still tolerable due to the relatively low mileage required. With the new Miles&More system, it’s also important, if possible, to book return flights. Ignoring for a moment the absurd surcharges of over €1,000 for one-way flights departing North America, even Business Class would have required 79,000 miles, and First Class as much as 153,000 miles.

On top of that, there were around 20,000 additional miles and €200 in surcharges for the flights to and from Oslo, which should also be mentioned. Compared to 93,000 miles one way from Berlin, this was still the better option.

The First Class booking consisted of the following flights:

• Oslo – Zurich in Helvetic Business Class (Embraer E195 E2)
• Zurich – Boston in SWISS Senses First Class (Airbus A350-900)
• Boston – Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class (Airbus A340-600)
• Frankfurt – Oslo in Lufthansa Business Class (Airbus A320)

This review of the Senses First Class Grand Suite only covers the Zurich–Boston sector, though it’s worth briefly mentioning that the feeder flight with Helvetic was my best continental flight in years.

Check-in

Our journey begins in Zurich at Check-in Area 1, the exclusive check-in lounge for SWISS (and Lufthansa) First Class guests as well as HON Circle Members. If you’re traveling with checked baggage, it’s taken from you here, and after a document check you receive your boarding pass. Unlike Lufthansa, however, there are no special boarding pass folders for First Class travelers.

From there, it’s about 100 meters through the terminal to the escalator that leads to the security checkpoint for First Class and HON Circle Members. While it doesn’t feature CT scanners or other modern security technology, the small number of eligible guests means the process is still quick. It can’t quite compete with my experience in Munich on my Allegris First Class flight to New York, but the advantage in Zurich is that you end up directly in the First Class Lounge at the A gates.

Lounge in Zurich

In Zurich, as a First Class traveler (or HON Circle Member), you can choose between two different First Class Lounges. Arriving at the main terminal, you’re taken directly to the SWISS First Class Lounge at the A gates. Here you can order à la carte food and drinks, reserve a meeting room, work, or even smoke. Personally, however, I like the second First Class Lounge at the E gates much better, so I took the earliest possible transfer to the E gates and only enjoyed a double espresso at the A gates.

The option for First Class Lounge guests to be driven to Zurich Airport’s satellite terminal (E gates) is definitely the most pleasant way to change terminals, even if it’s “only” in a Sprinter van. Thanks to this transfer, you don’t even have to check in again upon arrival at the First Class Lounge at the E gates, as the transfer staff takes care of that. With only just under an hour until boarding, I was grateful for every extra minute in the lounge.

I headed straight to the restaurant area and was warmly welcomed. After a quick look at the menu, I ordered a tartare, beef fillet, and a chocolate soufflé. I also noticed that the cheese fondue had made its way back onto the menu. Apparently customer feedback is taken seriously here. Everything tasted very good (as always), though the soufflé was already cold when served due to the way the ice cream was plated on top.

Boarding

About 20 minutes later than planned, I made my way to the gate after receiving an email about a delayed departure. Unfortunately, there were no indications of this from the lounge staff. Even when asking at the counter about another topic, no information was provided. This was, however, my only criticism of an otherwise excellent lounge experience.

Boarding then proceeded in the usual groups, with First Class guests and HON Circle Members boarding in Group 1 right after pre-boarding. Apart from me, there was only one other First Class guest on the flight, plus a HON Circle Member in Business Class, so the process was quick and efficient. On board, you’re greeted directly at the door. Since boarding was via the second door, we passed through the first Business Class cabin to my First Class suite, where I was immediately welcomed with an amenity kit, champagne, and cheese straws.

As only two passengers including myself were booked in First Class, and the other passenger was seated in the opposite window suite, I was able to use the middle suite and thus the Grand Suite. This was proactively offered to me by the flight attendants.

Cabin

The SWISS Senses First Class on the Airbus A350-900 features up to four seats. There are two window suites (one on each side) and one double suite. The latter can accommodate two people, but since not every flight will have a couple traveling together, there are often only three seats in use. This results in the following layout: 1–(1/1)–1. SWISS also offers the option to book a Grand Suite, which combines window suite 1A and the double suite 1D/E for even more privacy.

The SWISS Senses First Class is separated from both the galley and Business Class by relatively thin curtains. From the first aisle, both the window suite (1A) and the Suite Plus (1D/1E) are accessible, while the second aisle only provides access to the window suite (1K). This makes the latter arguably the most private suite.

The First Class lavatory is located in the forward galley. While it’s not particularly spacious, it includes all the necessary amenities you might need during a flight. Although other airlines may offer a larger selection of items in the lavatory itself, some things are handed out at the seat after boarding, which I’ll cover later.

The Grand Suite

The Grand Suite combines the two types of suites, giving you access to both a window suite (1A) and the Suite Plus or double suite (1D/E). Since there’s only one row of First Class seats, the curtains separating it from Business Class and the forward galley effectively create a real suite with separate sleeping and working/dining areas and almost complete privacy.

Because I like to look out the window during takeoff, even in the dark, I decided to store my luggage in the middle suite and use it for sleeping, allowing me to sit by the window while dining. When traveling as a couple, it’s still perfectly possible to dine together in the window suite, which even allows two people to eat together thanks to a seatbelt on the ottoman.

Seat functions

The seat offers everything you’d expect from a modern First Class seat. It can be adjusted electrically in many ways, and both the ottoman and the windows are electrically operated as well. Typical of Allegris/Senses, there are also seat cooling and heating functions. With nearly 90 cm of seat width in the window suite and 2 × 60 cm in the middle suite, there’s more than enough space everywhere.

In addition to the large 27/43-inch 4K monitor (window/middle suite), each of the three possible seats has its own tablet. In the middle suite, each seat can even be controlled via the other seat’s tablet. For seat adjustments, there are also several quick-access buttons next to each seat, though these aren’t always ideally positioned.

In the window suite, the screen is at least touchscreen-enabled. Unfortunately, there’s still no separate small controller for operating the large screen in the middle suite, so you have to use your phone instead. This connects via Wi-Fi and an individual code and then allows control of the screens. You can also pair your own Bluetooth headphones wirelessly.

SWISS doesn’t yet seem to fully trust the system, as you’re (at least for now) still given wired headphones instead of wireless ones, unlike Lufthansa Allegris First. Given that most of the seat’s weaknesses are technical in nature, it’s all the more disappointing that these well-known issues haven’t been resolved after 1.5 years.

Storage & surfaces

When traveling alone, there’s naturally more than enough storage space for the maximum two carry-on suitcases and the personal item First Class guests are allowed to bring on board. However, if you’re only using the window suite or, as a couple, the Suite Plus, the situation is different. In that case, you can definitely only fit one carry-on trolley and possibly the personal item; the rest has to be stored elsewhere (often in Business Class). Unfortunately, this is now also the case with some other airlines’ onboard products.

Each of the two suites includes a wardrobe with two hangers for jackets and clothes, as well as a large mirror. There are also plenty of smaller storage compartments and surfaces in both parts of the Grand Suite. In each suite half, you can store items weighing up to 10 kg in a small compartment and charge them via USB-C.

All three seats also feature an international power outlet and at least a place to set down a drink. In the window suite and seat 1E, there’s also a long surface from which the large, sturdy table can be folded out. Wireless charging is also available here.

Privacy

The greatest strength of the new Senses First cabin, and especially the Grand Suite, is privacy. Even on its own, the 1.8-meter-high walls and felt doors are ideal for shielding you from others’ views. With the Grand Suite concept, this privacy extends even further to the aisle, which you don’t share with anyone else and which was only entered by flight attendants during service. The advertised “apartment-like” feel is surprisingly achieved.

For sleeping, however, I still closed the doors of the middle suite, partly to reduce noise. For safety reasons, the doors have fairly large handles that also serve as viewing windows into the suite. This hardly affected my sense of privacy at all.

Seat comfort

I had partially criticized seat comfort in my Allegris First Class window suite review. With SWISS, nothing has changed here either, although this time I managed better with the still somewhat awkward seatbelt for takeoff and landing. Thanks to the wide range of seat adjustments, long flights are still quite manageable, making the comfort limitation less dramatic.

Upon boarding, I found two pillows per suite and a fleece blanket for each seat. If you tend to get cold, you can easily snuggle up and get comfortable. Unlike when sleeping, I never found the seat too firm while sitting.

Sleeping comfort

The biggest weakness and disappointment was actually the sleeping comfort in the middle suite of my Grand Suite. The suite is practically designed for sleeping in a double bed above the clouds. However, the gap between the two seat cushions, generously referred to as mattresses, was bothersome, and they were unfortunately far too firm for me. Sleeping on my return flight in Lufthansa’s old First Class was significantly more comfortable.

In addition, when using the double bed, you can’t fasten a seatbelt, as there are only belts for the individual seats, not for both together. Especially since the window suite manages to offer both a regular belt and a second, wider belt, this would have been desirable here as well. As a result, if you want to sleep in compliance with regulations, you actually have less space in the Suite Plus than in the window suite, effectively negating the entire purpose of the Grand Suite for solo travelers.

Ultimately, if traveling alone, you can simply have the bed made up in the window suite anyway, since you can’t eat/work and sleep at the same time. Switching the use of the two suites also makes little sense, as the middle suite lacks a large table and the larger screen isn’t more practical due to missing connections and the cumbersome smartphone control.

Food & drinks

Unlike on previous SWISS flights, albeit with longer flight times, there was enough food this time. Nevertheless, the meal service was strictly divided into two parts, with the options for the second meal only presented about two hours before landing via an extra menu. This meant there weren’t ten hours between meal services as on flights from Japan. Still, a preview in advance, as offered by Lufthansa and others, would be desirable, especially when the second service is labeled as anytime dining.

At the time of my flight, SWISS was running its truffle weeks, so alongside the regular options you could choose a truffle-based dish in every course. I didn’t miss this opportunity, and it’s likely a pleasant change for frequent SWISS First customers, at least during the first service.

Lunch

Calling it lunch on a 5 p.m. departure might be a stretch, but since a second meal service was offered around 6 p.m. local time (in Boston) before landing, this categorization still seemed sensible. It began with a selection of breads and rolls served with truffle cream, butter, and olive oil. I chose the signature appetizer: Balik salmon with crème fraîche and blinis. This was followed by a somewhat too-thick carpaccio with truffle, unfortunately lacking a sauce or even oil, as well as a tasty fresh salad.

As an intermediate course, there was a very good truffle artichoke soup, along with an avocado sorbet (not pictured) that was pleasantly refreshing and cleansed the palate.

For the main course, I had a chicken breast with morel cream sauce, tagliatelle, green beans, and sweet potatoes. As a SWISS First Class guest, you can preselect your main course. Curious about how pasta would taste in the air, I chose this dish in advance. While you don’t know which of the preselectable mains would be loaded anyway, you definitely get a wider selection.

The pasta was surprisingly satisfying, though certainly not at the level of a restaurant on the ground. Unfortunately, the chicken was a bit dry, though still within acceptable limits. Some might argue that at these prices and with modern technology, near perfection should be expected, so I ultimately wasn’t completely thrilled and went for a small digestive nap.

Snacks

Shortly before going to sleep, there were a few pralines and a final glass of champagne. I declined the offered espresso to at least get some rest. Had I not gone to sleep or still felt hungry, I could have requested more pralines, chips, cookies, or fresh fruit at any time.

Toward the end of the flight, there were again a few pralines, along with two rather meager little chocolate bars; the kind usually handed out on short-haul European economy flights. A large bar, like the one I was given as a nice gesture on my feeder flight from Oslo, would have been far more appropriate. Alternatively, a small box of pralines, as Lufthansa offers, would also be a good option.

Dinner

Dinner, or the second meal service, started with a veal saltimbocca with wild broccoli and risotto, which unfortunately wasn’t very creamy. The veal was also quite tough, likely due to the thickness of the meat combined with overly dry reheating.

The final truffle dessert from the first menu was definitely tasty, though a bit too truffle-forward for my liking. Ultimately, the pronounced truffle flavor is something I personally associate more with savory dishes. Combined with the ice cream and fruit, however, it was still refreshing and enjoyable.

Drinks

While the drink selection onboard SWISS Senses First Class isn’t bad, it could be a bit more exclusive in my opinion. I personally liked the champagne very much, though the red wine I tried wasn’t quite to my taste, which can, of course, be attributed to personal preference. One thing I’d love to see is SWISS serving Rivella onboard as well, not just in the lounges. That would nicely complement the overall local selection of food and drinks.

Service

The service was definitely one of the highlights of the flight. One of the two flight attendants responsible for First Class was especially proactive and communicative. As in January, they weren’t yet fully familiar with all the seat functions, but we had a lot of fun testing them together. Throughout the entire flight, my glasses were never less than half full unless I politely declined a refill.

This highlights another advantage of the SWISS First Grand Suite. Since three-quarters of the seats were occupied, even with just one flight attendant assigned to First Class, there was essentially always someone available to fulfill the next request. Among the four SWISS First Class flights I’ve taken this year, this one was by far the best in terms of service.

In-flight entertainment

The best feature of the entertainment system in SWISS Senses First is also the 4K camera overview. During my flight (or taxi phases), this worked flawlessly and without stuttering. Unfortunately, due to darkness, its usefulness during the flight itself was limited. As with Allegris, you can choose from five different perspectives.

Even when the camera isn’t usable because it’s too dark or cloudy, the SWISS entertainment system still offers plenty of options. While the movie selection is quite large, it’s a shame that for series only selected episodes are available rather than entire seasons. Once you’ve watched the available episodes, however, you can always switch to the 3D flight map, which for me is often the more appealing option anyway.

Wi-Fi

As a SWISS First Class passenger, Wi-Fi is free. Otherwise, there are three options ranging from free (messaging) to €27 (for 4 hours) and up to €37 (for the entire flight). It’s not particularly cheap, especially given the speeds, which don’t allow video streaming. Personally, I’d probably stick with the free option. Interestingly, as a First Class guest you don’t need a voucher code for full Wi-Fi access. Logging in with your Miles&More Travel ID linked to the booking is sufficient. If you don’t have a Miles&More account, you simply receive a standard voucher code.

Extras

Under “Extras,” I’d like to address the provided amenities. You receive an amenity kit that unfortunately isn’t particularly special or distinctive, especially when compared to what Lufthansa offered during the first months of Allegris First Class. The contents themselves (earplugs, sleep mask, toothbrush, and Sisley creams), as well as additional items like high-quality reusable socks, Ricola, mouthwash, or a glasses-cleaning cloth, are solid, though.

What is truly excellent is the Zimmerli pajama, which I also like to use privately and which, unlike other sleep shirts or pajamas, still looks like new after repeated use. However, at the regular price of €200 listed on the Zimmerli website, it’s not really worth it. All the better that you receive one of your choice (short- or long-sleeved) as a gift.

Finally, it’s worth mentioning the disappointment of the ground Personal Assistant service in Boston. While at some destinations the staff waiting at the end of the jet bridge can help speed up immigration or at least provide tips and information, here they couldn’t even tell me where the buses to the ferry pier depart. Faster immigration is probably legally impossible, but in that case SWISS/Lufthansa could save themselves this expense altogether.

Conclusion

This flight will definitely stay in my memory for a long time. You don’t experience something like this every day, which makes it all the more enjoyable. I would fly Senses First Class again anytime if the (mileage) price is right. However, I wouldn’t spend extra miles or money on the Grand Suite. In my opinion, you can get nearly the same level of comfort in just one of the window suites.

For clarity, here’s a brief list of the pros and cons of the SWISS Senses Grand Suite, though it doesn’t cover every detail:

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MSC is sending its huge MSC Seaside to Miami and the Bahamas this winter. These mini cruises last 3 or 4 nights and cost as little as €143 (~US$168) per person. Ideal for people travelling to Florida this winter with some spare time. Also, when you book through our website, all gratuities are directly included in the price!

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The price includes all meals, as well as coffee, tea, water, and milk in the buffet area. You also get to enjoy the captain’s reception with a gala dinner.

These are the available dates:

• January 9 – 12, 2026
  • Outside: €248
  • Balcony: €298
• January 23 – 26, 2026
  • Balcony: €315
• January 30, 2026 – February 2, 2026
  • Inside: €151
  • Outside: €201
  • Balcony: €240
• February 2 – 6, 2026
  • Inside: €143
  • Outside: €203
  • Balcony: €263
• February 9 – 13, 2026
  • Inside: €151
  • Outside: €211
  • Balcony: €271
• February 16 – 20, 2026
  • Outside: €259
  • Balcony: €285
• February 23 – 27, 2026
  • Inside: €154
  • Outside: €214
  • Balcony: €274
• February 27, 2026 – March 2, 2026
  • Balcony: €305
• March 2 – 6, 2026
  • Balcony: €313

Editor’s Opinion: If you’re heading to Florida, might as well add this small cruise to your itinerary. At 3-4 nights, it doesn’t take much of your time, and is cheaper than any hotel on the mainland. Plus you get to explore the Bahamas and relax with free food and entertainment.

The Route

These are 3- or 4-night cruises that depart from Miami, spend 2 days at the Bahamas (Nassau and Ocean Cay) and then return to Miami. The 4-night cruises also have a full day at sea.

The Ship

The MSC Seaside, introduced in 2017, is one of MSC’s Seaside-class ships and carries around 4,100 passengers. Its design is noticeably different from much of the rest of the fleet, with a focus on bringing people closer to the water through wide waterfront promenades, lots of outdoor seating, and low-slung open decks. It feels more like a modern resort with an emphasis on open-air space rather than a towering, enclosed ship.

The public areas include a large central atrium with bars and entertainment, several lounges, and a theatre for nightly shows. Outside, the ship offers multiple pools, including one perched at the aft with excellent wake views, along with hot tubs, sun decks, and a mix of quiet corners and lively activity zones. There’s a water park with slides and rope-course elements, but also calmer areas for those who prefer a slower pace.

Dining is a mix of MSC’s main restaurants, a buffet, and several for-fee specialty venues. The layout spreads the options around the ship rather than concentrating everything in one area, which helps keep spaces from feeling too crowded. Bars and cafés are positioned both indoors and outdoors, so passengers can spend plenty of time in open air if they prefer.

Cabins range from basic interior rooms to suites and the more private Yacht Club area, which adds dedicated facilities and a quieter environment. Overall, MSC Seaside offers a more outdoors-oriented take on MSC’s usual style. Still unmistakably MSC in atmosphere, but with a layout that suits warm-weather cruising and passengers who enjoy spending much of their time outside.

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.

€93 EasyJet Flights from Portugal to Cabo Verde

Low-cost carrier Easyjet currently sells heavily discounted tickets from Porto and Lisbon to the Cape Verde islands. on many dates, the British airline offers tickets of half the price TAP charges on the same routes.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: Portugal turned out to be a niche market for us, especially regarding cheap economy fares to Portuguese-speaking islands like the Azores, Madeira or Cabo Verde. Also, the prices for a cabin bag or checked bag almost double the price, bringing it closer to most of TAP’s offers.

€1,500 Oman Air Business Class to Muscat

With departure from several European airports, Oman Air offers discounted business class fare to their hub in Muscat. Prices for lie-flats start at €1,565 from Milan, while recliners from Rome are a little cheaper.

Reason it wasn’t on the site: The fare by itself is fairly decent. The fact that Oman Air sold the exact same tickets for €300 less just a month prior makes it stale in comparison. It wouldn’t feel right, publishing an objectively worse deal mere weeks later.

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Canadian airline WestJet is offering a non-stop deal from Paris to Canada starting at just €290. The cheapest fare only includes hand luggage. The cheapest ticket including checked bags is available on WestJet’s website for €411.

To do so, you should choose the UltraBasic fare on WestJet’s website first and add the baggage during the booking process. If you want additional supplementary services in the package, you may also choose to book one of the higher-tier fares directly. Departures are available in January and February.

If you hold a frequent flyer status with Delta SkyMiles, you also benefit from additional checked baggage allowance even with the Basic fare. For instance, as a Silver Medallion member, you will see a baggage allowance of 1 piece weighing up to 23 kg directly during the booking process.

Below are some price examples with one stop each way. In some cases, it gets even cheaper if you make a second stop:

• Abbotsford at €290
• Medicine Hat at €290¹
• Penticton at €288¹
• Cranbrook at €292
• Comox, Vancouver Island at €297
• Kamloops at €300
• Nanaimo, Vancouver Island at €300
• Terrace at €291¹
• Brandon at €299¹
• Yellowknife at €301
• Lethbridge at €295¹
• Saskatoon at €296
• Fort St. John at €306
• Victoria, Vancouver Island at €317
• Vancouver at €293
• Kelowna at €360
• Regina at €309
• Grande Prairie at €309
• Edmonton at €311
• Prince George at €309¹
• Winnipeg at €315
• Fort McMurray at €318
• Calgary at €336 (non-stop)
• possibly others

_¹ – with (at least) an overnight stay in Calgary on the outbound journey

Our Go2 previews the cheapest dates for the non-stop to Calgary. It will forward you to Westjet or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, will see what OTAs have to offer, which sell these tickets up to €30 cheaper. These tickets are available in January and February 2026.

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The long-haul flight from Paris to Calgary is always operated using a Boeing 787. The economy class offers a total of 276 seats arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration, with an average seat pitch of 79 centimetres. The non-stop flight between Paris and Calgary lasts approximately 9 hours in both directions.

Search & Book

This deal has no expiration date, minimum stay, or maximum stay. Departures are available in January and February.

You can find availabilities in Google Flights or use WestJet’s preview calendar to find availabilities:

We recommend booking directly on WestJet’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.

Editor’s Note: If you’re looking to enjoy the Canadian winter, this deal is for you! Just be aware that WestJet has an extras policy (like baggage and seat selection) similar to Ryanair. As long as you play by their rules, everything will be fine.

Miles & Points

The tickets are issued in booking class A. However, no mileage credit is possible in the cheapest fare (UltraBasic) in this case.

Destination

After the Lufthansa Group took over roughly 40% of the company in early 2025, ITA Airways‘ loyalty program Volare was initially set to end on December 31, 2025. In a rather surprising move, the airline sent out an e-mail to select members on Thursday, announcing that the end of Volare would be postponed until March 30, 2026. This also means all status holders can enjoy benefits (or match their tier) for three additional months.

The e-mail itself reads as follows:

We are pleased to inform you that the Volare Program has been extended until March 30, 2026.

You can redeem your Non-Qualifying Volare points until 30 March 2026 to book flights with ITA Airways and partner airlines using the Cash&Points or Award Ticket options.

You can also use them to purchase products or services from our commercial partners until 30 April 2026.

Please note that the balance of Qualifying Volare Points accrued as of December 31, 2025, will be retained and can continue to grow until March 30, 2026.

Your Club membership and related benefits will be guaranteed through March 30, 2026.

That means you can still redeem leftover award miles until the end of March (without any thrilling redemption options). After that, you can only use them in partner shops – which are even less attractive. The more appealing part of the message is that status benefits will be granted for three additional months, too.

While I personally did not receive an email, my status has already been updated on ITA’s website:

Three More Months of Lufthansa Group Benefits

Most Volare members probably already matched their status to Miles&More, which is still possible. With a successful match, your Volare status isn’t that important any more, as the Miles&More Senator is at least as valuable and lasts until February 2027.

However, there is an increasing number of reports from people whose match has been denied. It seems like Lufthansa (or statusmatch.com) remembered that ITA gave out statuses like free candy over the past two years. These people can rejoice, being able to enjoy three more months of benefits on ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group flights.

Among these perks are:

• Lounge access on Lufthansa Group flights (incl. Eurowings)
• Priority check-in & boarding
• Additional baggage allowances (excl. Light fares)
• and more

Editor’s Note: A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. There are basically no downsides to these news – unless you like to complain about overcrowded Lufthansa lounges over the next three months.

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SkyTeam member Kenya Airways has released a coupon code specifically applicable to members of its frequent flyer program, Asante Rewards. This gives you a 10% discount on the base fare (excluding taxes and fees) in economy and business class when booking a round-trip flight.

Because the fare makes up only a small percentage of economy class tickets, it’s more rewarding to redeem it on more expensive premium tickets.

10% Discount for Asante Rewards Members

By applying the code, you can save on all of our Kenya Airways deals. For example, these business class deals to Madagascar & South Africa:

You can only redeem the coupon code if you are registered with Asante Rewards. You can register here for free. While booking a ticket, you have to enter your Asante Rewards number during the booking process.

Editor’s Note: Getting a 10% discount on all flights with the airline is a solid argument to sign up for the Asante Rewards loyalty program. When it comes to African airlines, Kenya Airways onboard product certainly holds up to competition from Star Alliance member Ethiopian, even if their network isn’t as extensive.

About Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways was founded in 1977 and has been a member of the SkyTeam alliance since 2010. The airline uses Boeing 737 and Embraer 190 aircraft on short and medium-haul routes, while a Boeing 787 is used on long-haul routes. In Europe, the airline currently serves London, Paris, and Amsterdam. Through its base at Nairobi Airport, Kenya Airways offers connections to various destinations within Kenya, as well as in Asia and the USA.

Redeem Kenya Airways Promo Code

During payment, you need to enter the coupon code at the very end of the booking process. The corresponding field looks like this:

The coupon code will then be verified, and the discount will be deducted from the total price, provided all conditions for redemption are met:

Please note that due to currency fluctuations, there may be slight variations in the amount of the discount achieved by the coupon. For example, in the screenshot above, only 9.81% is deducted.

Alternative Redemption

You can also apply a code right at the start of the booking process:

When providing a valid code, the discount will be reflected when choosing flights. This can be confusing: For example, the Asante Rewards code only works after you have entered your membership data later in the booking process.

Oneworld member American Airlines made its loyalty program AAdvantage a lot less attractive for budget travellers – and literally did it overnight. On December 17, 2025, the program quietly implemented new earning rules for the cheapest economy tickets of itself and six affiliated airlines. If you have booked a ticket on or after December 17, AAdvantage won’t credit any of these fare types:

• Aer Lingus Saver Economy
• American Airlines Basic Economy
• Alaska Airlines Basic Economy
• British Airways Basic Economy
• Fiji Airways Economy LITE
• Iberia Basic Economy

You can find the new earning regulations on the AAdvantage website:

While the move itself is textbook anti-consumer policy, the airline chose an even worse way to announce it. Instead of any official press release or announcing the impending changes in advance, the airline quietly altered their terms&conditions overnight. In the past days, the aviation centric Twitter X account JonNYC and blogs like LoyalyLobby and One Mile At A Time picked up and pointed out the changes.

Members of other programs like the British Airways Club or Iberia Plus can rest easy – as of now, credits for the cheapest economy fares in those programs remain unchanged. So no matter if you fly American Airlines, British Airways or Iberia Basic Economy, you can still earn miles on any affiliated program, except AAdvantage.

Editor’s Note: While most American loyalty programs have become revenue based, this is an especially disappointing change for many frequent flyers. Interestingly, it was done by the only US airline that actually offers an alternative within the same alliance: If you fly primarily in the USA and wish to keep your Oneworld status through the cheapest tickets available, Alaska Airlines’ Atmos is an alternative. While American won’t let you earn award miles or status points for some cash tickets, Atmos lets you earn status miles through award flights.

European river cruise specialist A-ROSA operates cruises on the Danube, Main, Rhine, Rhône and Saône rivers with their own fleet of ships. You can currently get a 26% discount on select European river cruises. All you have to do is use this code during the booking process:

By using the coupon, you can score these cruises at a decent price (among others):

• 4 night Rhine river cruise from/to Cologne on the A-Rosa Silva for €406 p.P. (March 15-19)
• 4 nights Danube river cruise from/to Passau on the A-Rosa Flora for €413 p.P. (March 11-15)
• 5 nights Rhône river cruise from/to Lyon on the A-Rosa Stella for €635 p.P. (April 3-8)
• 7 nights Seine river cruise from/to Paris on the A-Rosa Viva for €1,035 p.P. (April 2-9)
• 9 night Rhine river cruise from/to Cologne on the A-Rosa Silva for €1,092 p.P. (April 3-12)

You can find a list of all discountable cruises here.

The voucher codes grant discounts Premium All-Inclusive fares. These include three warm meals each day (breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets) as well as non-alcoholic beverages during and outside dining hours. On cruises of seven nights or more, one half-day excursion is included in this fare type, as well. Despite the misleading name, spirits and cocktails are not part of the package, but need to be purchased separately. You can find more information on available fare types here.

While the premium all-inclusive fare is the most convenient available, you can get some cruises at a cheaper price when purchasing the basic fare, which still includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

An option to add unlimited drinks during the cruise is offered during the booking process, but it is not affected by the discount. It comes with a price tag of €19 per night, per passenger.

Editor’s Note: A-ROSA’s last discounts promised flashy numbers of €1,000 or more taken off your bill – yet in most cases, cruises were more expensive than with this 26% discount code. The biggest downside of this code is the limited catalogue of cruises it can be applied to. If you fancy one of these trips, you might strike a bargain.

€50 Discount per Person for Newsletter Registration

Compared to the 10% on the sky-high regular prices, it is also possible to save the fixed amount of €50 when signing up for A-ROSA’s newsletter. After confirming your email address, you will receive an email with the code.

About A-ROSA

The German A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH was founded in the early 2000s, aiming to bring the popular AIDA concept to river cruises. At that time, the company operated one maritime and two river cruise ships. As of 2023, the company has specialised completely in river cruises, operating eleven mostly identical river cruise ships. It is the most popular river cruise operator in Germany.

Redeem A-ROSA Promo Code

You can enter the promo code at the very last step of your booking process. After selecting the river, route and cabin of your choice, proceed to the payment page. You can enter the voucher code right underneath your total:

If the code is valid during the travel period and for the fare class you have selected, the discount is deducted immediately:

Star Alliance member Air India is offering a premium economy deal from London and Frankfurt to India, starting at just €751 from Frankfurt to Bengaluru. This offer includes 2×23 kg of checked luggage. Departures are scattered from January to November with blackout during school holidays and October, with most departures between January to May.

You can reach the following destinations with this offer:

From Frankfurt:

• Bengaluru at €751
• Hyderabad at €780
• Mumbai at €786
• New Delhi at €784
• Thiruvananthapuram at €785
• Kolkata at €793
• Ahmedabad at €795
• Chennai at €806
• Kochi at €823
• Jaipur at €873
• Lucknow at €881
• Goa at €887
• Indore at €896
• Pune at €897
• Bhubaneswar at €890
• Visakhapatnam at €956
• Srinagar at €960
• Patna at €967

From London:

• Goa at €912 (~£799)
• New Delhi at €917 (~£803)
• Jaipur at €918 (~£804)
• Thiruvananthapuram at €1,019 (~£892)

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First, you will fly from Europe to India—typically via Delhi or Mumbai—in premium economy on a Boeing 777, or Airbus A350, featuring a 2-4-2 configuration or in the Boeing 787 with a 2-3-2 configuration. You will then continue to your final destination within India in economy class on Air India’s Airbus A320 family aircraft. Despite the domestic leg being in economy, you will retain your premium economy baggage allowance all the way to your final destination

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This deal will expire on December 24, 2025. A maximum stay of twelve months apply. Departures are scattered from January to November with blackout during school holidays and October, 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 Air India’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Trip.com. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.

Editor’s Note: We often post premium economy deals to India, but they are usually limited to Delhi and Mumbai. If your final destination is elsewhere in India, this is a great deal for you. You have until Christmas to book if you’re interested

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class E for premium economy legs and booking class Y for the domestic flights. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Frankfurt to Bengaluru:

Destination

After British Airways and Turkish Airlines (since 2024), another European airline is adding flights to Australia. Oneworld member Finnair announced this week that it will operate daily flights to Melbourne. These will start in October 2026 and will be operated with a layover in Bangkok.

Finnair already flies from Bangkok and Singapore to Sydney with Airbus A330 aircraft. However, these flights are operated as a wet lease for Qantas and not as Finnair flights. In the meantime, these aircraft even wear Qantas livery.

Flight schedule

The long-haul flight from Helsinki departs (like many other Asia routes) around midnight. After about 11 hours in the air, the aircraft reaches Bangkok Airport, where it remains on the ground for just under two hours. After a further 9 hours of flight time, Melbourne is reached. In total, the journey takes around 22 hours outbound and about 24 hours on the return.

Here is the schedule for the individual segments:

• Helsinki – Bangkok – Melbourne:
  • AY 145 Helsinki HEL – Bangkok BKK: 00:10 – 16:30
  • AY 145 Bangkok BKK – Melbourne MEL: 18:15 – 07:15 (+1)
• Melbourne – Bangkok – Helsinki:
  • AY 146 Melbourne MEL – Bangkok BKK: 15:35 – 20:45
  • AY 146 Bangkok BKK – Helsinki HEL: 22:30 – 06:05 (+1)

Finnair has fifth-freedom rights on the Bangkok–Melbourne route and can therefore also sell tickets for this sector alone. Passengers booked on the full route will likely also have to briefly leave the aircraft in Bangkok.

An Airbus A350-900 will be used on the route. On board there are 30 seats in Business Class, 26 in Premium Economy, and 265 in Economy Class. At least for now, Finnair is therefore not using the more premium-heavy configuration with an even larger Business Class cabin.

In Business Class, Finnair offers the well-known AirLounge seat without a recline function but with a high level of sleeping comfort. I’m still not a big fan of it, especially for such a long flight where you’ll spend several hours sitting upright. Other passengers, however, like it more. Here’s my review:

Award flight prices & upgrades

The route was announced yesterday, and from today flights should already be bookable on Finnair.com. More interesting, however, is the question of award flights and upgrades.

Unfortunately, the answer is somewhat disappointing. Award flights and upgrades are twice as expensive as a regular long-haul flight. In other words, they cost the same as booking the Helsinki–Bangkok and Bangkok–Melbourne segments separately.

An award flight from Helsinki to Melbourne therefore costs:

• Economy Class: 60,000 Avios + €78
• Premium Economy: 87,000 Avios + €98
• Business Class: 125,000 Avios + €153

Alternatively, booking via the British Airways Club is possible. The required mileage is the same there, but the surcharges are slightly lower. On the other hand, with Finnair you can (in theory) add a feeder flight from, for example, Copenhagen almost for free, which is not possible with BA.

Upgrades with Avios or upgrade vouchers are also possible and cost:

• Economy → Premium Economy: 34,000 Avios or 4 upgrade vouchers
• Premium Economy → Business Class: 46,000 Avios or 6 upgrade vouchers
• Economy → Business Class: 80,000 Avios or 8 upgrade vouchers

Anyone looking to book an award flight in Business Class should instead consider flights with Qatar Airways. These start at around 90,000 Avios + €300 in Business Class, without the need to travel to Finland first, but with rather limited availability.

Source : Press release by Finnair

Translated by Ditmar

Oneworld carrier Iberia offers discounted premium economy tickets from seven European countries to Bogotá for as little as €920 from Bologna. You will enjoy extra legroom and space on the long-haul segments and can check two bags up to 23kg each for free. Departures are available from January to November 2026, with blackout dates during school holidays.

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

• Bologna at €920
• Turin at €922
• Rome at €925
• Venice at €925
• Milan at €947
• Naples at €961
• Florence at €963
• Marseille at €980
• Lyon at €986
• Madrid at €998 (non-stop)
• Paris at €1,003
• Barcelona at €1,022
• Lisbon at €1,034
• Vienna at €1,034
• Brussels at €1,035
• Dublin at €1,035
• Porto at €1,040
• Athens at €1,077
• Amsterdam at €1,080

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All itineraries require you to change planes in Madrid, with the shorter flight seating you in economy class. Iberia runs up to three daily flights between Madrid and Bogotá, all of them operated by Airbus A350-900 aircraft. These planes feature 2-4-2 seating in premium economy, compared to the 3-3-3 in economy. Of course, the seat pitch is also bigger. The seat alignment also reduces the number of middle seats:

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According to the fare rules, these tickets are on sale without an expiration date for trips of at least seven days. Departures are available from January to November 2026, with blackout dates during school holidays.

Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates. Since the cheapest tickets are available on Iberia’s website, it makes most sense to book there. Because our redirect currently doesn’t work reliably, you can go there via Skyscanner.

Editor’s Note: If you need to travel with a lot of checked baggage or want to travel more comfortably, this is an excellent fare. If there are no dates available from your airport for the days you need, you can always book from Madrid for €998 and pay for economy flights to Madrid on your own.

Miles & Points

Tickets for the long-haul segments are in booking class T, while the European feeder flights to/from Madrid are in booking class K. A round trip from Turin earns the following mileage:

Destination

Italian airlines ITA Airways currently grants a 25% discount on tickets to almost all destinations, when departing from Italy. The coupon code gives a discount for flights between January 12 and March 27, 2026.

Sadly, the discount does not apply to taxes & fees. It discounts the airfare on economy and premium economy and business class tickets by 25%. 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 21, 2025.

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

• Dakar, Senegal for €575 in premium economy
• Bangkok for €849 in premium economy
• Rio de Janeiro for €905 in premium economy
• São Paulo for €914 in premium economy
• Tokyo for €1,045 in premium economy
• Miami for €1,175 in premium economy
• Buenos Aires for €1,290 in premium economy
• Rio de Janeiro for €1,763 in business class
• São Paulo for €1,823 in business class
• and more…

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

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 code discounts trips between January 12 and March 27, 2026.

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: ITA’s Christmas code comes with a fairly short and short-term travel period. That being said, it is great for premium economy redemptions, as roundtrips to Bangkok and Brazil are available for triple digits. Business class options are limited: Rio and São Paulo both come with a great price-tag, but most other destinations are still fairly expensive, even with the code applied.

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.

American carrier jetBlue offers a status match for its TrueBlue loyalty program. If you hold a status with any of the seven major American aviation companies American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Southwest and Spirit, or British Airways; you can receive Mosaic 1 or Mosaic 2 status for at least three months. The lower Mosaic 1 tier already grants benefits like priority services and two free checked bags.

Since October 2025, jetBlue and Star Alliance member United Airlines linked their loyalty programs. This partnership makes a jetBlue status more valuable, as you can enjoy perks like free hold bags or seat selection on United Airlines flights, as well.

If you earn 10 tiles (for Mosaic 1) or 25 tiles (for Mosaic 2) within those three months, your status is extended to the end of the following year. You earn 1 tile for every $100 spent on jetBlue tickets or services. According to the terms & conditions, only US residents can apply for the status match.

How to Apply

The first thing you need for the status match is a TrueBlue account. Joining the program is free.

To apply for the status match, you need a photo or screenshot of your current status. In case you want to apply for the higher Mosaic 2 tier, the airline also requests a ticket or boarding pass that shows your name and your status. You need to upload these after filling out the application form. Processing your application may take up to four weeks.

If your status match is granted, your account will be updated instantly. On this day, your three-month qualification period begins. You can only apply for the status match once every 24 months.

TrueBlue Status Benefits

Since jetBlue is not part of any major alliance, you won’t get perks like alliance-wide lounge access out of this match. It’s also notable that lounge access is not a part of either tier. However, you can enjoy the following perks.

Mosaic 1 benefits on jetBlue flights:

• Priority boarding
• Priority security (where available)
• Priority check-in
• Free same day flight changes (available 24 hours before original departure)
• 2 free checked bags
• Free Even More Space seats during check-in (Blue Basic fare excluded)
• 24/7 Mosaic support hotline
• Free beer, wine and liquor on board

Mosaic 2 benefits are almost exactly the same, except the Even More Space seats are already available for free at time of booking. However, this does not apply when you have booked the cheapest Blue Basic fare. You can find the full tier levels and benefits of the program here.

If you earn 40 tiles during the qualification period, you will receive an upgrade to Mosaic 3. Perks are like Mosaic 2, but include 4 upgrade vouchers from economy to business class.

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Editor’s Note: If you are planning to travel with jetBlue within the next four months and are eligible for the match, applying is a no-brainer. You can save decent money on the free checked bags and also valuable time during check-in and security. Keeping the status is a different story, as you need to spend at least $1,000 on jetBlue tickets or $10,000 with a jetBlue credit card to maintain Mosaic 1 through the end of 2026. Given the airline’s current pricing, that’s two transatlantic roundtrips within three months to keep a status with valuable, but limited benefits.

Star Alliance members Lufthansa and SWISS currently sell business class tickets from Sweden to Seoul for a decent price. Starting at SEK 18,549 (~€1,709), you can fly from Gothenburg to the Korean capital while enjoying a lie-flat seat on the long way East. In addition, you also have an increased baggage allowance, priority services and lounge access before and between flights. Departures are scattered throughout the year, with excellent availability in January through March and July & August 2026.

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

We have sorted out itineraries with longer layovers in Germany or two stops. If you don’t mind these, availability gets broader (and prices slightly cheaper).

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All itineraries include a change of planes in either Frankfurt, Munich or Zurich both ways. Flights within Europe are European business class flights, on which you benefit from better service and an empty seat next to you. Long-haul segments see you sit in Lufthansa’s old business class (lie-flat-seats in a 2-2-2 pattern across all planes) or Swiss’ slightly better product.

Generally, Travel-Dealz writers and readers are not big fans of the Lufthansa business class, even though it is definitely not bad. One reason for that is that the service is too inconsistent: From extremely friendly and quick to unfriendly and slow – everything is possible with Lufthansa, even in business class. Regarding the seats, they are mostly fine, though not really on-par with the competition anymore. That’s why the airline is now slowly installing their new Allegris seats.

With SWISS, it very much depends on the specific seat, as SWISS has a throne seat in every row. While the double seats share a platform in the middle, the throne seat has its own platform on each side, which you won’t have to share with anyone. Those seats thus offer privacy and comfort to an extent that the other seats cannot compete with. Therefore, you may be disappointed if you don’t get one of the throne seats, even if the other seats obviously also have a very high standard. In the future, SWISS will have a new business class, called “Swiss Senses”, which is basically Lufthansa’s Allegris cabin, but in red.

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According to the fare rules, these flights are on sale without a distinct sales or travel period. You need to stay at least ten days in South Korea to get the lowest price. Departures are scattered throughout the year, with excellent availability in January through March and July & August 2026.

Google Flights has some accuracy issues when previewing these flights. Because of this, you may also want to consult Lufthansa’s best price search. That comes with the added bonus of letting you purchase tickets directly from the airline, which we recommend for premium fares.

Editor’s Note: On many dates, Lufthansa is the only airline charging less than €3,000 for these tickets, making this a worthwhile offer. While their 2-2-2 pattern in business is outdated and offers little privacy, it’s surely not worth paying double to avoid it. Lufthansa’s lounges in Frankfurt and Munich on the other hand are among the better offerings from any European carrier at their home base.

Miles & Points

Both airlines issue tickets for all flight segments in booking class P. However, flying with Swiss is more advantageous with some Star Alliance frequent flyer programs. Here is what a trip via Zurich earns you:

You would earn the following for flying Lufthansa via Munich:

Destination

Gulf carrier Etihad Airways is offering attractive fares from Europe to fly to Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, starting at just €504. Unfortunately, this offer doesn’t include checked luggage, but you can add a 23 kg bag for just €36 round trip. Departures are available from January to November, excluding school holidays.

You can take advantage of this offer on the following routes:

To Jakarta:

• Barcelona at €509
• Rome at €509
• Athens at €510
• Zurich at €531 (~CHF 494)
• Madrid at €558
• Milan at €562
• Amsterdam at €587

To Kuala Lumpur:

• Barcelona at €504
• Madrid at €518
• Rome at €524
• Dublin at €531
• Geneva at €535 (~CHF 498)
• Milan at €537
• Munich at €538
• Zurich at €545 (~CHF 507)
• Amsterdam at €549
• Athens at €565
• Paris at €579

To Singapore:

• Athens at €510
• Dublin at €513
• Frankfurt at €520
• Munich at €522
• Dusseldorf at €534
• Milan at €541
• Rome at €549
• Copenhagen at €554 (~DKK 4,140)
• Madrid at €558
• Geneva at CHF 532 (~€572)
• Amsterdam at €578
• Lisbon at €596

You can find similar fares (and more destinations) with departure from Brussels.

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

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First, you will fly from Europe to Abu Dhabi with Etihad on a Boeing 777 (3-4-3 seat configuration) or a Boeing 787 (3-3-3 seat configuration). Exceptions include the evening flights from Rome, which are operated by a leased Wamos Air Airbus A330, and the evening flight from Madrid, operated by Air Europa on their Boeing 787. From Abu Dhabi, you will continue your journey to Jakarta, Singapore, or Kuala Lumpur on a Boeing 787, Airbus A350, or Boeing 777.

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This deal will expire on December 31, 2025. In order to take advantage of this deal, you will need a minimum stay of 5 days or a maximum stay of 3 months. Departures are available from January to November, excluding school holidays.

You can use Google Flights to find available dates quickly and easily. The flights can be booked directly through Etihad’s website, but they can also be found on OTAs on Skyscanner for less money than on the airline’s website. However, these savings will come with some downsides, as we explain here:

Editor’s Note: The deal has plenty of dates available. Although it is unfortunate that Etihad charges for checked bags, it is only €18 each way, whereas other airlines charge up to €50 on the same routes

Miles & Points

The flights are issued by Etihad Airways with booking class E. Here are the miles or points you will earn if you book these flights from Rome to Jakarta:

Destination

Oneworld member Qatar Airways is offering a deal from Spain to Kuala Lumpur and from Malaga to Singapore, starting at just €527. This offer includes 25 kg of checked luggage. Departures are available from January to September for Singapore and until November for Kuala Lumpur, with blackout dates during school holidays.

You can reach the following routes for less than €600:

To Kuala Lumpur:

• Malaga at €527
• Barcelona at €548
• Madrid at €569

To Singapore:

• Malaga at €564

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First, you will fly from Spain to Doha. Departures from Malaga are operated by Qatar Airways on an Airbus A350 (3-3-3), while flights from Barcelona use a Boeing 787 (3-3-3). You need to be careful if departing from Madrid. Due to a code share agreement with Iberia, you might end up flying with the Spanish airline on an Airbus A330 (2-4-2), Airbus A350 (3-3-3), or in A321neo (3-3).

For the connection to Kuala Lumpur, you will fly on an Airbus A350 (3-3-3) with Qatar Airways or Malaysia Airlines. For Singapore, the flight from Doha will be on an Airbus A350 (3-3-3) or an Airbus A380 (3-4-3).

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This deal does not have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of five days, and a maximum stay of two months apply. Departures are available from January to September for Singapore and until November for Kuala Lumpur, 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 Qatar Airways’ website.

Editor’s Note: There is wide availability for this deal, and if you hold Oneworld status, you can benefit from the extra luggage allowance and lounge access in Doha. Just keep in mind that if you are departing from Madrid, it’s worth paying a little extra to avoid the legs operated by Iberia.

Miles & Points

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

Destination

Oneworld partners British Airways and American Airlines are offering discounted first class tickets from Lisbon, starting at €3,047 to New York. Chicago, Miami and Washington are discounted, as well. Availability depends on the destination, though it’s brilliant for New York.

Tickets include business class flights from Lisbon to London and First Class flights across the pond in both directions. In addition, you get three check bags up to 32 kg each and access to British Airways’ dedicated First Class lounge in Heathrow.

You can fly to the following airports for less than €3,300:

• New York at €3,047
• Washington at €3,113
• Miami at €3,228
• Chicago at €3,258

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates for less than €3,300; for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to British Airways with your selected flight dates. If the reduced tickets are no longer available, you can usually find discounted departures a couple of days earlier or later.

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You would always first fly to London in British Airways’ business class. From there, you fly directly to the USA. Usually, your transatlantic flight would be operated by British Airways, with American costing a bit more.

British Airways First Class

British Airways’ first class is not as glamorous as its Middle Eastern or Asian competitors. On the other hand, it’s often offered for prices that are not very far from what others charge for business class. All tickets include a 3x 32 kg baggage allowance, access to first class lounges (where available) and exquisite catering.

The seats are 1.98 m long and also more spacious than those in the new business class Club Suite. However, there are only doors in the latest product on board a few of the Boeing 777 planes. Depending on the type of aircraft, the cabin consists of 8 to 14 first class seats.

You can find relevant reviews below:

• Review of British Airways’ first class in a Boeing 787 at One Mile at a Time
• Review of British Airways’ first class in an Airbus A380 at The Points Guy

American Airlines First Class

At American Airlines, there is only a real first class named Flagship First in the Boeing 777-300. The alignment is like in business class (1-2-1) and otherwise, the seat is (unfortunately) more reminiscent of a good business class, but at least it is a lot more spacious. The swivel function of the seat is quite unique so that you can look straight ahead through the window during the flight.

Especially the soft product still has a lot of room for improvement. Here are a few relevant reviews:

• Review of American Airlines’ First Class in a Boeing 777 at One Mile at a Time
• Review of American Airlines’ First Class in a Boeing 777 at God Save the Points
• Review of American Airlines’ First Class in a Boeing 777 at Travel Codex

Discounted First Class tickets to New York, Washington, Chicago and Miami are also available with departure from Stockholm:

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The fare rules give no expiration date for this deal. In order to get the lowest price, you need to stay at least three days or one night from Saturday to Sunday at your destination. Availability depends on the destination, though it’s generally in early and late 2026.

Google Flights previews most available flight dates correctly. We recommend buying first class tickets directly from the airline.

Editor’s Note: While British Airways’ First Class is often jokingly referred to as “the world’s best business class”, it is also one of the most affordable when paying cash prices. In addition to two transatlantic first class flights, you also get access to the First Class lounges in Heathrow twice – and a decent mileage credit.

Miles & Points

The short business class flights are issued in booking class J, while the long-haul first class flights are issued in booking class A. A roundtrip to New York earns the following:

You can also check how close the ticket gets you to a frequent flyer tier with our status calculator:

Destination

Star Alliance carrier Turkish Airlines and Malaysia Airlines currently offer a series of attractive fare for flights to Perth in Australia. A ticket including full board service and a checked bag up to 30kg can be purchased for as little as €661 from Dublin and slightly more from Amsterdam. Departures are available from January through May 2026.

From Dublin, you can also reach Adelaide for €680. Sadly, availability for this connection is very bad. Flights to more popular destinations like Melbourne and Sydney start at roughly €1,000.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates for less than €700, for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Turkish Airlines with your selected flight dates.

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All itineraries feature two stops: One in Istanbul and one in Asia, mostly Kuala Lumpur. All flights from/to Istanbul will be operated by Turkish Airlines. An Airbus A320 family aircraft hosts you from Dublin to Istanbul, with the usual 3-3 seating pattern in economy. From Amsterdam, the airline deploys Airbus A330 widebody aircraft. Even on those flights, you can enjoy personal entertainment screens. The second flight takes you from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur on a Boeing 777-300ER or Airbus A350-900. Thankfully, Turkish Airlines still uses a 3-3-3 seating alignment on these planes.

The six-hour-flights between Kuala Lumpur and Australia are operated by Malaysian Airways on their Boeing 737 MAX with a 3-3 configuration, or a JetStar Airbus A320 family plane. Some itineraries have a stop in Bangkok or Singapore instead of Kuala Lumpur.

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According to the fare rules, these tickets are available without a travel or sales period. A minimum stay of six days is necessary to get the lowest fare. Departures are available from January through May 2026.

Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates and other origins. While you may find flights on Turkish Airlines’ website, tickets are also sold by online travel agencies. Some tickets are cheaper when buying them from OTAs than the prices displayed by Google Flights, but Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest tickets in most cases.

Editor’s Note: While there are itineraries to Australia that feature only one stop – changing planes twice on the long way down under is not a bad thing. It gives you more opportunity to stretch your legs and get blood circulation going. Even the shorter European flights give you and long-haul worthy experience with Turkish Airlines, and the price is excellent.

Miles & Points

Turkish Airlines flight segments are issued in booking class U. A trip from Dublin to Kuala Lumpur earns the following miles & points:

The segments operated by Malaysian do not increase your earnings by any relevant number.

Destination

Asia is the largest continent, offering tourists a wide variety of experiences, with around 50 countries to explore. For those of you who are loyal to the Hilton brand, we’ve decided to present you the cheapest Hilton hotel of each Asian country – both sub-brands and actual Hilton-branded hotels.

• Armenia:
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Yerevan City Centre, starting at AMD 48,869 (~€109)
• Azerbaijan:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Baku, starting at AZN 168 (~€84)
  • Hilton Baku, starting at AZN 286 (~€144)
• Bahrain:
  • Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences, starting at BHD 51.07 (~€115.95)
• China:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Zhoukou Huaiyang, starting at CN¥224 (~€27)
  • Hilton Yantai Golden Coast, starting at CN¥405 (~€49)
• Cyprus:
  • Hilton Nicosia, starting at €152
• Georgia:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Tbilisi Chavchavadze, starting at US$85 (~€73)
  • Hilton Batumi, starting at US$117 (~€100)
• India:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum, starting at ₹5,170 (~€49)
  • Hilton Goa Resort, starting at ₹15,173 (~€145)
• Indonesia:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport, starting at IDR 732,807 (~€37)
  • Hilton Bandung, starting at IDR 1,460,038 (~€75)
• Israel:
  • Hilton Tel Aviv, starting at US$521 (~€445)
• Japan:
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama, starting at JP¥11,783 (~€64)
  • Hilton Hiroshima, starting at JP¥12,625 (~€68)
• Jordan:
  • Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa, starting at JOD 70.53 (~€84.92)
• Kazakhstan:
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Shymkent, starting at US$48 (~€41)
  • Hilton Astana, starting at US$168 (~€143)
• Kuwait:
  • Hampton by Hilton Kuwait Salmiya, starting at KWD 38 (~€105)
• Laos:
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane, starting at US$84 (~€72)
• Malaysia:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman North, starting at MYR 143 (~€30)
  • Hilton Kota Kinabalu, starting at MYR 332 (~€70)
• Maldives:
  • SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, starting at US$389 (~€332)
  • Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa, starting at US$1,220 (~€1,042)
• Oman:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Muscat Al Khuwair, starting at OMR 28.04 (~€62.23)
  • Hilton Salalah Resort, starting at OMR 59.08 (~€131.12)
• Pakistan:
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali, starting at PKR 56,513 (~€172)
• Philippines:
  • Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort, starting at ₱9,800 (~€143)
• Qatar:
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Doha – Al Sadd, starting at QAR 228 (~€53)
  • Hilton Doha, starting at QAR 480 (~€113)
• Russia:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Orenburg, starting at RUB 4,441 (~€47)
  • Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya, starting at RUB 6,056 (~€64)
• Saudi Arabia:
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Dhahran, starting at SAR 252 (~€57)
  • Hilton Al Khobar King Fahd Causeway, starting at SAR 514 (~€117)
• Singapore:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon, starting at SGD 175 (~€116)
  • Hilton Singapore Orchard, starting at SGD 389 (~€257)
• South Korea:
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo Residences, starting at ₩162,969 (~€94)
  • Hilton Gyeongju, starting at ₩202,025 (~€117)
• Sri Lanka:
  • Hilton Colombo, starting at US$131 (~€112)
• Taiwan:
  • Hilton Taipei Sinban, starting at NT$3,983 (~€108)
• Tajikistan:
  • Hilton Dushanbe, starting at US$127 (~€108)
• Thailand:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Rayong, starting at THB 1,623 (~€44)
  • Hilton Bangkok Grande Asoke, starting at THB 3,802 (~€103)
• Türkiye:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Ataturk Airport, starting at TRY 3,068 (~€61)
  • Hilton Istanbul Kozyatagi, starting at €125
• United Arab Emirates:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Jumeirah, starting at AED 165 (~€38)
  • Hilton Dubai The Walk, starting at AED 384 (~€89)
• Uzbekistan:
  • Hilton Garden Inn Termez Airitom, starting at UZS 790,000 (~€56)
  • Hilton Samarkand Regency, starting at UZS 1,227,600 (~€87)
• Vietnam:
  • Tru by Hilton Thai Binh City Centre, starting at ₫931,954 (~€30)
  • Hilton Da Nang, starting at ₫2,495,787 (~€81)

Here’s a map with all mentioned hotels. Real Hilton hotels are in blue, sub-brands in green:

By the way, you may benefit from this Hilton Honors status match:

Editor’s Note: I’ve been a loyal Hilton member for years, and some of these hotels really caught my eye while doing the research for this list – such as the Hilton in Hiroshima. I’ve also already stayed at some of these hotels. Both the Hilton Gyeongju and the Garden Inn in Kuala Lumpur were excellent value for price.

Oneworld member British Airways and Fiji Airways have teamed up to offer cheap tickets to Nadi from London. The tickets for these incredibly long trips cost £855 (~€976) – a fare that includes one checked bag of 23 kg. While that may sound like a high price for economy class tickets, you should consider that these flights take roughly 24 hours in each direction, and take you to a very remote destination.

Departures at the lowest fare are available in late February, May and June 2026.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates for less than €1,000, for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to British Airways with your selected flight dates. There are plenty more options that are roughly €100 more expensive.

From London, British Airways flies you to Vancouver on its Gatwick based, high density Boeing 777 fleet. From there, Fiji Airways will fly you to Nadi, using an Airbus A330. One 23 kg piece of luggage is included in these tickets. In some cases, the layover can also take place in a different American city, such as Los Angeles. The return flight arrives in Heathrow.

To change planes in Canada or the United States, you need an electronic registration and enter the country during your layover.

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These tickets are on sale without restriction like a travel or sales period. Your trip has to include a Sunday. Departures at the lowest fare are available in late February, May and June 2026.

You can find all available dates on Google Flights, but you could also use our Go2 tool above, which will redirect you to British Airways’ website. Prices can be a bit shaky at times, but BA’s website helps you find the lowest available fare. Just keep an eye open for their suggestions above the flight selection screen.

Editor’s Note: This is a very interesting fare – from the exotic destination to the unusual routing via North America instead of Asia. While the price-tag certainly isn’t low, it is lower than what we’re used to on what is most certainly a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Miles & Points

All tickets are issued in booking class O. Flights via Vancouver are usually marketed by British Airways with a BA flight number, while flights via Los Angeles are Fiji Airways tickets with a FJ flight number. You would get the following miles & points on an all-British-Airways-ticket:

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