Better Fares

07/02/2008

Seven Carriers Launch 4th Fare Fireworks—More (and Better) Expected to Come

232 years ago, the United States declared independence from England. To show there are no hard feelings, British Airways invites travelers in the colonies to celebrate with round-trip discounted Business Class airfares to London from six US gateways for $1,776—quite a deal. But tarry not (after reading below) ... more >>
Tags: Better Seats, Airline Update, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Europe

06/26/2008

Holiday Business Class Fares Begin to Europe, But It’s Not Time to Bite

The backyard barbeque is barely warmed up, yet one airline is already trying to tempt you with some year-end holiday fares. Continental wins the 2008 award for early kickoff of turkey-season travel, with round-trip Business Class fares to Europe starting at just $1,020 (plus taxes) for November travel; $1,220 in December/January. more >>
Tags: Better Seats, Airline Update, Continental Airlines, Europe

04/02/2008

V Australia to Challenge Qantas and United in Battle over the Pacific

Australia’s Virgin Blue has announced that its new international wing, V Australia, will begin service in Dec. 2008 with a daily direct flight between Sydney and Los Angeles ... more >>
Tags: Airline Update, Domestic

03/28/2008

Discount Business Class Savings on Eos Airlines' New Newark-London Route

All-Business Class carrier Eos has announced an introductory discount airfare on round-trip travel to and from its new Newark-London/Stansted route ... more >>
Tags: Eos Airlines, Europe

03/17/2008

Two Airlines Join Discount Business Class Fares to Europe Scene—But Don't Jump Yet!

I've closely tracked summer discount Business Class fares to Europe since they began, and I can tell you that this year's deals seem predictable, and good ... more >>
Tags: Continental Airlines, US Airways, Europe

03/03/2008

Last Minute Deals: Air Travel Cash Upgrades

When it's better to spend cash than frequent flyer points. Last-minute Business and First Class upgrades that are great values and worth the extra expenditure of real money vs. miles ... more >>
Tags: American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Domestic

02/18/2008

Amex Membership Rewards and Eos Team for High-Yield Points Promotion

American Express Membership Rewards and All-Business Class carrier Eos have teamed up for a promotion that yields an ample 50,000 frequent flyer miles per round-trip flight for bookings made on unrestricted Business Class fares... more >>
Tags: Airline Update, Europe

02/03/2008

Psst ... Code-Share Discrepancy Nets Enormous Discount on Business Class Flights to Europe

Great fares discovered in a discrepancy between the Business Class fares offered by two code-share partners, Lufthansa and United, on three all-Business Class routes ... more >>
Tags: United Airlines, Europe

12/25/2007

Discount Business Class Airfare to Dubai with Silverjet

Air travelers seeking comfortable options to Dubai will be interested in the latest offer from all-Business Class carrier Silverjet... more >>
Tags: Middle East

12/20/2007

British Airways Business Class Deal Extended, Fare War Looms

British Airways has announced a limited-time discount on Business Class travel to Europe, and in doing so may have fired the opening salvo in a fare war... more >>
Tags: British Airways, Europe

12/18/2007

Iberia Airlines Business Class to Europe for the Price of Coach with American Airlines AAdvantage Program

Iberia Airlines' Business Class cabin is a great place to relax on a flight to Europe, and now it's available to the American Airlines frequent flyer at an economy class rate... more >>
Tags: American Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Europe

12/05/2007

Piggy-Bank Fares on Spirit Airlines ... BOOK NOW!

Spirit Airlines has some empty seats, and by offering promotional fares as low as any you're ever likely to see, they'll probably fill them fast... more >>
Tags: Domestic

12/05/2007

Holiday Business Class Fares to Asia

We're about halfway through the Holiday Fare season, but there's still time to book Business Class seats to Asia at big savings if you act quickly... more >>
Tags: Continental Airlines, Asia

12/04/2007

Luxury Business Class Holiday Specials Extended

Three airlines known for posh passage have extended their year-end specials into December... more >>
Tags: Europe

11/19/2007

Premium and Elite Carriers Enter Holiday Business Class Fare Fray

If you’re seeking that extra measure of service and comfort of a cheap Business Class flight for your December holiday air travel to Europe, three carriers who know how to pamper--British Airways, Eos, and Virgin--have arrived fashionably late to the party, with fares that represent excellent value. more >>
Tags: Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Europe

11/05/2007

How to Achieve Discount First Class Travel Using American Airlines Flight Certificates

Do you own a business, large or small? Or know someone who does? If so, the following offer can net you First Class domestic fares for $1,099 round-trip, up to 50% off published fares depending on the route… more >>
Tags: American Airlines, Domestic

09/07/2007

Discount Business Class Travel Strategy: The Circle Pacific Airfare

Business and First Class airfares from the US to Australia are among the highest in the world, but there are still a few strategies for scoring discount Business Class travel. When flying trans-Pacific, the cheapest way to get from destination A to destination B and back... more >>
Tags: Australia

09/05/2007

Timing is Everything to Book Cheap Business Class Tickets to Asia

Book a cheap Business Class ticket at the right time and you can get Europe for $1,100 round-trip or Asia for $1,600 Business Class. That means you can get a cheap Business Class ticket to Asia for even lower than normal -- possibly less than $2,000. more >>
Tags: Northwest Airlines, Asia

09/02/2007

Get a Cheap First Class Ticket to Hawaii Aboard Northwest Airlines

The best cheap First Class ticket to Hawaii can be had for about the same money as coach, with Northwest Airlines. But you won't find it the traditional way. If you call Northwest for a quote on a cheap First Class ticket from Los Angeles to Honolulu, you’ll be told... more >>
Tags: Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Hawaii

09/01/2007

Free Upgrade to Britain and Ireland for AAdvantage and Oneworld Elites

Beginning April 30, American launches daily non-stop service from Chicago to Shannon, Ireland. On this route and its existing Boston-Manchester, England service, American operates B757s with 188 economy class seats and 22 “First Class” seats. Service runs through Sept. 30 to Shannon, more >>
Tags: Europe

08/31/2007

Discount Business Class Airfares to the Middle East Aboard Austrian Airlines

Book online and Austrian Airlines will take you to several destinations in Europe and the Middle East with only three days notice at specially discounted Business Class airfares from New York/JFK. These discount Business Class airfares start at $2,446 (normally $5,000+). more >>
Tags: United Airlines, Middle East

08/27/2007

Look for Continental Airlines discount Business Class airfares to Europe in December

If you shop carefully for holiday travel, you may find some Continental Airlines discount Business Class airfares from the US to Europe at astonishing low prices. more >>
Tags: American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Europe

08/22/2007

Little-known Business Class Airfare Strategy to Australia Where Two Tickets Can Cost Less Than One

If you're planning a trip to fly Business Class to Australia or New Zealand from North America, and saving money is your priority, you can cut thousands of dollars from the airfare with one simple move: Make a connection in Tahiti, Fiji or the Cook Islands. more >>
Tags: Australia

08/19/2007

Discount First Class Airfares to the Caribbean from the Northeast and Midwest

We surveyed over a dozen routes and found that the following destinations have the best discount First Class airfares of $600 to $800 from many US cities: Montego Bay, Santo Domingo, Turks and Caicos, and Bahamas (Nassau). Many other destinations are available... more >>
Tags: Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Caribbean

08/18/2007

Discover Discount Business Class Travel to South America Aboard LAN

Here’s a hot discount Business Class airfare for travelers headed to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos. LAN Chile has low fares to Guayaquil, Ecuador, the jumping-off point for trips to the Galapagos. American and Continental are matching the airlines Business Class fares ... more >>
Tags: American Airlines, Continental Airlines, South America

08/11/2007

Get a Discount First Class Airfare to Hawaii With the Hula Loophole

On a per-mile basis, discount First Class airfares to Hawaii can be as low as any fares worldwide. And one of my favorite pricing anomalies can sometimes net a ticket to Hawaii for free. How? Disproportionately low discount First Class airfares from the East Coast, for example... more >>
Tags: American Airlines, Hawaii

08/09/2007

Beware of Free Companion Fare Programs for Business Class Travel to Mexico

While putting American Express’ revised 2-for-1 program under the microscope, we came across some hidden pitfalls. The program is available to American Express Centurion and Platinum cardholders, and offers “special” Business Class airfares to Mexico. more >>
Tags: AeroMexico, Delta Airlines, Mexico

08/07/2007

Discount First Class travel without using any frequent flyer miles (Aruba for less than free)

The first rule of discount First Class travel is try to make your destination into a stopover point and you can often get a reasonable fare plus a free side trip beyond. You can work this strategy for many destinations. more >>
Tags: United Airlines, Domestic





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