New York & San Francisco: £1,884 / €2,180 Nonstop British Airways First Class From London

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Oneworld stalwart British Airways is selling first class flights to the United States for prices starting at £1,884 (~€2,198). On flights departing from London Heathrow to New York and San Francisco, you can enjoy amazing prices. You can also save another roughly €45 by booking through an OTA, though we don’t really recommend that.

Info

Worldwide travel restrictions are in place to slow the spread of Covid-19. Travel between the United Kingdom and the United States is currently heavily restricted, with no word on when things will ease up.

To make sure you can benefit from this deal the way you want to, we suggest checking the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website for current updates on a country’s current immigration policies. Their Covid-19 Travel Regulations Map is one of the most useful tools you can find.

An amazing fare, available until early 2022

Depending on your destination, British Airways will operate different aircraft. So, check with Google Flights to find out more about your route. It could be a Boeing 777 or an Airbus A380.

Warning

We expect further shakeups in the airline industry over the following months. Some services might be cancelled, aircraft changed or downgraded. The schedule we describe may very well change.

British Airways’ first class product is not known to be the industry-leading one. The description that probably fits best is “the world’s best business class”. If you’re interested in learning more, check out this review:

By the way, we also offer other deals from London:

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This deal will expire on April 22, 2021. Your trip has to be at least 3 days long and take place between October 25 and December 5, 2021, or in 2022. You can depart from London from Tuesday through Thursday, and fly back from Monday through Wednesday.

Because we recommend booking directly at britishairways.com, our calendar above will forward you there with preselected travel dates. You can also look for the cheapest OTA price on our Travel-Dealz flight search, but we don’t really recommend doing that.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Mileage

Tickets for the first class segments will be issued in booking class A. According to BA’s mileage table, this will get you an earning rate of 250%! Consequently, a roundtrip to San Francisco would be credited like this:

  • 48,186 Award Miles + 26,770 Elite Qualifying Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
  • 26,770 Avios + 420 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
  • 26,770 Avios + 1,150 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
  • 26,770 Miles on American AAdvantage
  • 26,770 Points on Finnair Plus
  • 26,770 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
  • 16,062 Avios + 104 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
  • 16,062 AsiaMiles + 180 Club Points on Asia Miles
  • 16,062 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
  • 16,062 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
  • 16,062 Points + 20 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
  • 16,062 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
  • 16,062 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
  • 16,062 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
Data provided by miles.travel-dealz.com. Without guarantee on correctness.

Also, you will get 210 tier points for the flights from and to the USA. So you’ll earn 420 tier points for a round-trip which means that you’ll be promoted to Bronze (Oneworld Ruby) status in BA’s Executive Club (if you’re a new member).

Information & Tips for USA

The USA offers many sights, natural wonders and cultural significance. Thanks to numerous airlines offering flights across the Atlantic, it is always pretty inexpensive to get there. Alternatively, you can also cross the Atlantic by boat.

Immigration, ESTA & Visa Requirements

The USA has one of the strictest entry regulations in the world. Most EU citizens, among others, are lucky to be able to participate in the so-called Visa Waiver Program. If you get an electronic entry permit (ESTA)  for approximately €20, you don’t need a visa for entry.

The Best Time to Visit

Due to its sheer size, the perfect time to visit the USA varies greatly from region to region. In winter, Florida is very popular due to the mild temperatures. In the summer the West and East Coasts are flooded by tourists which drives up the prices for hotels and flights and during the Indian Summer in late autumn New England is a very popular destination. The hurricane season between July and September can be dangerous in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida and the southern states are regularly struck by these tropical storms. Blizzards occur from the East Coast to the Midwest during the winter months and regularly put air traffic and public life on hold.

Climate diagram for New York City, New York (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)
Climate diagram for Los Angeles, California (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)
Climate diagram for Miami, Florida (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)

Currency

The US dollar is widely used throughout the world and accepted as a currency in most tourist hotspots worldwide. That being said, carrying cash isn’t necessary in the US, all you need is a credit card! These are very common in the USA and are accepted pretty much everywhere without any issues. If you already have a credit card in your wallet, you should make sure that it does not charge a foreign currency fee if possible. Carrying a few dollars in cash doesn’t hurt though. You might need cash e.g. for the bus ticket if you want to buy it directly from the driver. Most of the time you even have to give exact change.

Finding the Best eSIM Plan

We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Knowroaming and Ubigi. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:

The Best eSIM Plans for the USA 🇺🇸 Compared

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