Virgin, Delta, KLM, & Air France to London from $835
No time for a long intro. Book now, ask questions later. Hope that the airline doesn't cancel. I would hold on booking hotels, etc. until we see if this sticks.
Shout out to SourSweetTea for flagging this one.
Now, let's get into it!
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Straight To The Points
Routes: EWR/JFK-LHR
Operating airline: Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM
Class of service: Business class
Dates: April - May 2022
Seats available: 4+
Aircraft: Varies
Cabin layout: Varies
Book with (per person, round-trip):
- Amex Business Platinum (35% rebate): From 54,305 points
- Chase Sapphire Reserve: From 58,698 points
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: From 73,372 points
- Amex Travel: From $835
- Virgin Atlantic: From $881
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Don't forget to let me know if you book and how you did it!
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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that the COVID-19 situation and the resulting travel restrictions could prevent you from traveling. Additionally, please make sure you understand the cancellation and change fees before booking.
Flight Experience
On Virgin Atlantic's A350, the business class cabin has a 1-2-1 layout. It's a combo of a reverse herringbone layout with window seats angled toward the window and a herringbone layout with the center section seats angled toward the aisle. Personally, I'd much prefer a window seat for more privacy.
Virgin's Boeing 789 Dreamliner has a 1-1-1 layout, and while the crew will still be great, the seat isn't on the same level as their A350.
You'll also have access to Virgin's Clubhouse lounges at JFK and LHR. Both have great reputations but the latter especially so. Virgin also has a Revivals lounge at LHR where you can freshen up when you arrive from JFK.
You can also find 1-2-1 seating on KLM's 787-9 and 787-10, Air France's 777 and A350, and Delta's 767, A330, and A350.
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Best Ways To Book
Amex Travel is the winner for both booking with cash or points if you have the Amex Business Platinum (or personal for the cash fare). This fare is also available via the Chase travel portal but without the discount you'll get on Amex.
Google Flights Link
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Where To Credit The Flights
Many will choose to credit flights to Delta but Flying Blue or Virgin Atlantic might make sense as well. If you're not sure which you prefer, I'd start by checking Where To Credit. It's always a good idea to double check with the airline earn charts themselves as well.
Use GCMap to check the flight distance and calculate redeemable miles.
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Bottom Line
Why are you still reading?! Go. Book. Now.
Happy booking!
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