Portland, Oregon: €1,139 United Polaris Business Class from Madrid

Polaris Business Class 767

Star Alliance member United Airlines is offering an interesting fare to the US West Coast. Flights from Madrid to Portland, Oregon (with two lengthy stopovers in New York) are sold as cheap as €1,139. You can find this fare directly on United’s website. It includes Polaris business class flights between Madrid and Newark. Further, transcontinental flights in United’s domestic first, as well as lounge access in Madrid, Newark and Portland.

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Good flight times with a whole day in New York on the inbound.

Enjoy United’s Boeing 767 Polaris Business between New York and Madrid. In New York, you may enter United’s Polaris Lounge, which includes amenities like showers, and optional buffet or à la carte dining.

Warning

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

According to the fare rules, neither the sales period nor travel period of this deal is limited. A minimum stay of at least one night from Saturday to Sunday has to pass before you can start your inbound flight. A maximum stay of three months applies, too. You can find flights at the lowest fare almost daily between October 2020 and May 2021.

Google Flights displays potential flight dates very accurately. Use their calendar to find suiting flight dates (instructions) and book your tickets directly on United.com, as the airline offers this fare directly.

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

United issues tickets for all four flight segments in booking class P. This is a moderate business booking class, giving you at least 100% of your travel distance in award mileage:

  • 18,076 Award Miles + 2,410 PQP on United MileagePlus
  • 18,076 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
  • 15,064 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
  • 15,064 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
  • 15,064 CV Points on Vistara Club Vistara
  • 13,256 Award Miles on Emirates Skywards
  • 12,050 Miles on Asiana Club
  • 12,050 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
  • 12,050 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
  • 12,050 Award Miles + 2,410 Tier Miles on Azul TodoAzul
  • 12,050 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
  • 12,050 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
  • 12,050 Points on SAS EuroBonus
  • 12,050 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
  • 12,050 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
  • 12,050 Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
  • 12,050 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
  • 12,050 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
  • 12,050 Miles on Egyptair Plus
  • 8,436 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
Data provided by miles.travel-dealz.com. Without guarantee on correctness.
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.

Climate diagram for New York City, New York (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)
Climate diagram for Los Angeles, California (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)
Climate diagram for Miami, Florida (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)

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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