If you always wanted to travel in Business Class on board of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, this is your chance: LATAM offers super cheap tickets for their 5th Freedom route from Madrid to Frankfurt/Main. Starting from €155 (and yes, that’s the price for a roundtrip!) you can fly from or to Madrid and test the long-haul Business Class product that the South American Airlines offers. Including lie-flat seats, access to the frequent flyer lounge as well as 3 pieces of checked luggage (23 kg each)!
This route is treated as a non-Schengen flight. Consequently it will depart from the satellite terminal in Madrid and Area B in Frankfurt.
Search & Book
There are no fare rules that would allow us to let you know how long exactly this offer will be available. However, you can see a few examples dates below. We found quite some connections in early 2020:
There is no minimum stay and if you like you can fly to Frankfurt an back again on the same day. You can book your flights directly on LATAM’s website. Alternatively, use Google Flights (instructions) to find available connections and then Skyscanner to save a little more.
Mileage
The tickets will be issued in booking class Z. Most frequent flyer program within the Oneworld alliance will credit you with 125-150% of the distance traveled.
In our opinion, this flights does also qualify for a Mileage or Tier Point Run! One round trip will be good for 80 tier points and around 2.200 Avios in British Airways‘ Executive Club!
LATAM Airlines Premium Business Class
LATAM‘s Business Class is equipped with so-called lie-flat seats that can be transformed into a completely horizontal, 185cm long bed. You can also enjoy the frequent flyer lounge, check in 3 pieces of luggage and take advantage of priority baggage and the Business Class catering.
In Madrid, you can use the Iberia VIP Lounge (be sure to go to the Lounge Velázquez). The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Terminal 1 at Gate B41) is available in Frankfurt/Main.
Here are some impressions of the flight and the lounge:
