Oneworld partners British Airways and American Airlines are selling cheap flights to Atlanta. Prices start at only €222 from Barcelona, but you can depart from many other cities, such as Athens, Amsterdam, Dublin, and many more. Luggage, however, is not included and would increase the price by another €100.
You can fly from the following cities:
If you’re flying with American Airlines, you will fly directly to a hub in the USA (e.g. Miami, Philadelphia, or Dallas), from where you’d then fly to Atlanta. If you decide to fly with British Airways, you’ll be flying via London.
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.
Search & Book
These flights can be found from August onward, as long as your trip is at least 7 days long. The availability may be more restricted from some cities than from others, though.
Google Flights shows the exact availability of each route, as does our own calendar above, which will redirect you to British Airways’ booking site.
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
British Airways issues these tickets in booking class O. To give you an example, flying from Dublin via London with British Airways (and back) should get you:
- 4,482 Avios + 30 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 2,350 Avios + 210 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 2,350 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 2,250 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 2,240 Avios + 50 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 2,240 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 2,240 Points on Finnair Plus
- 2,240 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 2,240 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 2,240 Points + 14 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 2,240 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 2,240 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 2,240 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
As you can see, these bookings won’t give you a decent amount of miles at any program.
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.
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:
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