Oneworld carriers American Airlines and Iberia are selling a lot of great business class fares for nonstop flights from Madrid to Miami, Boston, New York, and Chicago. Tickets currently only cost €1,313 from Madrid. If flying nonstop is not important to you, you can also fly to other US cities, or from other cities in Spain. Flights at the lowest price are available from June 2022 onwards.
Iberia has some of the worst Covid-19 refund policies out there, as your way to a refund might require things like an actual Covid-19 infection.
Some, but not all of these flights are also sold by British Airways, which offers better flexibility. BA allows you to cancel all flights starting before August 31, 2022, in exchange for a voucher. You can use that voucher for booking made up until September 30, 2023. It cannot be exchanged for a monetary refund, though.
Our availability calendar shows all non-stop round trips for a travel duration of up to 28 days. It can either forward you to Iberia’s website or British Airways’ website. While not changing planes might be the most convenient to travel, some of you might also look to add stops to earn points or segments. These connections are available at the same price as the non-stop options.
This offer is available for the following non-stop roundtrips:
The flights are either Iberia (Airbus A330) or American Airlines (Boeing 767 & 777) services. In some cases, you can select which airline you’d prefer.
Search & Book
According to fare rules, it is unclear when this deal will expire. Nevertheless, a minimum stay of at least one night from Saturday to Sunday applies. This fare is only available for flights from Monday through Thursday. Availability is great starting July 2022. In order to get the cheapest tickets, you need to book 180 days before departure.
You can find all these flight combinations (and more including layovers) on Google Flights, as well as at our calendar above, which can either redirect you to Iberia’s website or British Airways’ website.
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
The tickets are issued in booking class I. To give you an example, a nonstop round trip to Boston should get you:
- 15,310 Award Miles + 8,506 Elite Qualifying Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 10,206 Avios + 280 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 10,206 Avios + 1,000 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 10,206 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 10,206 Points on Finnair Plus
- 8,506 Avios + 60 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 8,506 AsiaMiles + 90 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 8,506 Award Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 8,506 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 8,506 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 8,506 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 6,804 Points + 12 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 4,762 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
The British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus are among the best options for these flights.
Business Class Products
Iberia is one of the few airlines that has the same product across its entire long-haul fleet. A positive is that every seat has direct access to the aisle. The seats which are directly next to the window (in every 2nd row) offer especially high privacy. In total, it’s a very good product, as Travel-Dealz founder Johannes could witness on his short test flight on an A340.
Even if American Airlines doesn’t enjoy a good reputation for many, its business class is very good. Every seat has direct access to the aisle and the service, as well as the food and the seat, are at a very high standard. Travel-Dealz founder Johannes tested the Boeing 777 and really enjoyed the flight.
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.
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Comments (3)
Iberia Booked for August. Via Amex 200€ travel credit got the 1062€ price. Bookd on Amex online with BA for a flight credit in case of cancelation. Amex oferd a 40 discount for booking same flight if booked on iberia or AA. For Me BA option was more trust if change required.
Nice deal even though I am not a huge oneworld fan and positioning in this day and age is huge pain. As usual only the typical “tourism” and “business” cities. What if I wanted to go to Cincinnati, Utah, Portland Oregon or – so help me god – Kentucky? I guess in this sick world its cheaper to fly to San Francisco than to fly to Cincinnati.
This deal is available to other destinations in the US as well, including Cincinatti. It’s €1.265 for a business class roundtrip from Madrid:
https://www.google.com/travel/flights/search?tfs=CBwQAhooagcIARIDTUFEEgoyMDIxLTEwLTEzcgcIARIDQ1ZHMghPTkVXT1JMRBooagcIARIDQ1ZHEgoyMDIxLTEwLTIwcgcIARIDTUFEMghPTkVXT1JMRHABggELCP___________wFAAUgDmAEBsgECGAE&tfu=GgA&hl=de&gl=DE&curr=EUR