We know that first class travel isn't everyone's financial wheelhouse. However, if you can afford it, there is a huge sale on front seats on flights to Europe right now. American Airlines and British Airways have slashed the prices of first-class fares to some of the continent's most popular destinations, including London, Milan, Paris and Rome. It's a great way to enjoy an international flight in the comfort of a fully reclining seat.
The travel period for this sale is the peak summer travel season of July and August. Some routes are available until March 2025, so if you're looking to plan further ahead, search for your favorite destinations. You might get lucky. Additionally, while most routes are direct, some of the cheapest prices include itineraries that include stopovers.
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Trading Basics
airline: American Airlines, British Airways
route: Round-trip first class travel from several U.S. cities to London, Paris, Milan, and Rome
How to make a reservation: Search Google Flights and book directly with the airline
travel date: Mainly for travel in July and August 2024.
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sample flights
European destinations included in this sale include:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London, United Kingdom
- Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris, France
- Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan, Italy
- Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO), Rome, Italy
US cities participating in this transaction:
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, Massachusetts
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Dallas, Texas
- William P. Harvey Airport (HOU), Houston, Texas
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, California
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, New York
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, California
Let's start with New York City. American Airlines has a first class cabin available to Rome (FCO) in July for $2,639 round-trip.
According to Google Flights data, this is a fantastic price for first class to Muang Boran.
You can find these same great prices in August on American routes.
Flights are highly available from New York City to Milan. You can fly from Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) in August for $3,056 round trip. Please note that there is a layover time at Heathrow Airport each way.
You can save big money by flying from Miami to Paris in July. American Airlines has a first class seat from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for $3,082. This is a significant discount on this route. Even factoring in the one-way stay time, it's still an amazing deal.
Miami-Rome (FCO) is another major bargain. I found good availability for this route in August, which costs less than half the usual cost.
The San Francisco-Rome route is also available at a significantly discounted price. In August, you can fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rome for less than $4,000, which is a huge savings.
Some of the best rates we found on these deals were from Texas to the UK. American Airlines has a first class flight departing in late July from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for $3,748 round-trip.
Prices vary depending on the date, but availability from Boston to London is also high. We found a round-trip itinerary from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to London in July for $2,718.
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conclusion
Not all first-class cabins are created equal, so don't forget to check the model of plane flying on the route you're interested in. Also, if you choose Paris as your destination for this deal, be sure to read TPG. Tips on the best way to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to the city.
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