Star Alliance member SAS has another marvelous premium economy deal! With departure from Stockholm, you can reach Chicago and New York with some extra legroom, one checked bag and lounge access along the way for €542. Free Wi-Fi is also part of the deal.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to SAS with your preselected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €30 cheaper.
SAS long haul fleet consists of Airbus A350 and A330 aircraft. The former features a 2-4-2 seating pattern in premium economy, the latter carries a 2-3-2 seating.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, tickets are on sale until November 28, 2022 for flights departing in January, March and February 2023. The minimum stay requirement is 6 days (or a Sunday).
Google Flights previews available flights reliably. We recommend booking directly on SAS’ 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
Tickets for all flight segments are issued in booking class A. To give you an example, flying from Oslo to Chicago via Stockholm (and back) should get you:
- 17,040 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 12,780 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 12,780 Award Miles + 100 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 12,780 Award Miles + 8,520 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 12,780 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 12,780 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 12,780 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 10,650 Miles on Asiana Club
- 10,650 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 10,650 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 10,650 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 10,650 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 10,000 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 8,520 Award Miles + 1,000 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 8,520 Award Miles + 120 Points on Miles&More
- 8,520 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 8,520 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
Since origins and departure airports vary greatly, you might want to use our mileage calculator:
Destination
Hotel prices in New York and Chicago usually start at roughly €75-105, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
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:
The Best eSIM Plans for the USA 🇺🇸 Compared
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