Oneworld’s American Airlines is selling very cheap business class tickets for flights between Paris and New York. Roundtrips in either of the carrier’s business class cabins are available at roughly €1,197. SkyTeam members Delta and Air France have also joined the party, selling tickets for their service to New York at €1,306.
In case you have to cancel your trips, Air France offers a full refund for all trips in before March 31, 2022. Despite being more expensive, this makes their offer more attractive if you plan to travel this year.
The cheap AA tickets are only available when booking w/ British Airways.The airline 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.
Worldwide travel restrictions are in place to slow the spread of Covid-19. We strongly recommend gathering detailed information about the travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to your desired origin and destination.
A good start is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website. It provides current updates on a country’s immigration policies. Even better, the Covid-19 Travel Regulations Map is one of the most useful tools you can find.
American Airlines’ offer shows availability into March 2022. Our availability calendar shows you all possible flight dates at the lowest fare for trips up to four weeks. It will forward you to British Airways website, where prices are lowest and refund policies are the best.
Air France’s offer shows availability until July 2022. While the tickets might be a bit more expensive, they might represent the better alternative for travel before March 31, 2022. The airline offers full refunds for all tickets booked this year and starting before December 31, 2021. American Airlines does not offer this service.
Search & Book
Both deals are set to expire on November 8, 2021. However, it could be withdrawn or run out of availability earlier.
Other than that, both airlines state that your trip has to include a Sunday. You can search for your ideal dates on Google Flights, and then directly book on the airline’s website (SkyTeam or Oneworld). The easiest choice, however, is simply using our calendars above.
Mileage
The Oneworld flights are issued in booking class I, which should usually get you roughly:
- 10,876 Avios + 80 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 10,876 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 10,876 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 10,876 Points on Finnair Plus
- 10,876 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 10,876 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 10,876 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 9,062 AsiaMiles + 90 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 9,062 Points + 16 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 9,062 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 9,062 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 6,050 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 5,828 Avios + 280 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 5,650 Avios + 1,000 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
Air France issues these tickets in booking class Z, which should get you:
- 14,500 Award Miles + 200 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 14,500 RDM + 2,176 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 10,876 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 9,062 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 9,062 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 9,062 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 9,062 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 9,062 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 9,062 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 9,062 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 9,062 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 9,062 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 9,062 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 9,062 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 7,250 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 4,552 Award Miles + 60 XP on Flying Blue
American Airlines Business Class
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.
Air France Business Class
Before Covid-19, Air France still had 4 different business class versions, but now, as the A380 & A340 have left the fleet, only 3 remain. The business class in the A380 was no longer up to today’s standards, unlike the business class that’s installed in the Boeing 787-Dreamliner and Airbus A350, which is modern and comfortable. This business class is now continuously being installed in other Air France planes as well.
Delta Business Class
If you’re travelling to North America, Delta is surely not a bad choice, especially if the route is operated with an Airbus plane. The seats in the Boeing 767 are good, but already quite old. The seats in the A330 and especially the A350, however, are on an extremely high level. All A330neo and A350 planes already have the Suite seats installed, which offer maximum privacy.
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
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Information & Tips for New York
It is THE dream destination in the USA. The 5 districts of New York City offer more than any other metropolis in the world. And due to the high number of flights to New York, it is usually the cheapest way to get to the USA.
The Best Time to Travel
The best travel time with moderate temperatures is from April to June and from September to November. Summers can bring heat waves with high humidity. Winters are often snowy and very cold.
From the airport to the city
New York City is served by three commercial airports: John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport in Queens (probably the most famous), Newark Intl. Airport in Newark, New Jersey (which is not located in NYC, but serves the metropolitan area just like the others) and LaGuardia Airport also in Queens (which is closest to the city).
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport
Public transport: From Manhattan by subway or LIRR to Jamaica (price varies from $2.75 – $10.00), continue with AirTrain to JFK ($8). Travel time 45 – 60 minutes.
Taxi: To Manhattan $62.50 (+ $5.50 toll), 45 – 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Newark Intl. Airport
Public transport: Almost $20 with a combination of AirTrain Newark and NJ Transit to Penn Station. Almost 45 minutes drive.
Taxi: To Manhattan $50 – $70 (+ $8 toll), journey time 35 – 60 minutes depending on traffic.
LaGuardia Airport
Public transport: LaGuardia is only served by buses, these are slow and don’t have much space to store luggage, but with $2,75 they are very cheap.
Taxi: To Manhattan $20 – $30, journey time 15 – 30 minutes depending on traffic.
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