Star Alliance Biz Class to Europe from $783
Run, don't walk!
I'm about to board a flight but this is an insane business class fare. It won't last long so book ASAP then decide if you can make the dates work. Please keep in mind that airlines sometimes have seller's regret and cancel people's tickets.
Thanks to MDTravels for flagging SFO-LHR.
Let's get into the details!
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Straight To The Points
Routes: US to Europe (many options, see links below)
Operating airline: Star Alliance
Class of service: Business class
Dates: August 2023 - July 2024
Seats available:
Cabin layout: Varies
Book with (per person, round-trip):
- Amex Travel: From $783 (EWR-FRA example)
- Lufthansa: Fron $820
Google Flights Link 1
Google Flights Link 2
Let me know if you book!
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Best Ways To Book
Amex Travel's International Airline Program (IAP) provides the best option for Amex Platinum cardholders at $783 round-trip. You can also book with just over 50,000 points if you have the Amex Business Platinum and utilize the 35% Pay with Points rebate.
Even with the Amex Biz Gold, the 25% rebate is a great option as is booking with points if you have the Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, or Ink Preferred.
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Flight Experience
The airline and aircraft will determine the business class cabin layout. You'll find long-haul flights on Air Canada, Lufthansa, and United (possibly Swiss). United and Air Canada will have 1-2-1 layouts while Swiss cabins have a mix of 1-2-1 and 2-2-1. Lufthansa is the worst of the bunch with a 2-2-2 layout. Some 2-2-2 layouts work well, but Lufthansa's does not.
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Where To Credit The Flights
These fares will book under P fare class You can use Where To Credit to check which options would earn the most redeemable miles or help you earn elite status. I would suggest choosing a program to that partners with a transferable points program with which you regularly earn points.
I'll flag Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles&Smiles, and United MileagePlus as options to consider.
Use GCMap to check the flight distance and calculate redeemable miles.
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Final Thoughts
Stop reading and go book. This won't last long.
Happy booking!
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