Star Alliance member United Airlines runs a promotion for its nonstop service between Barcelona and Washington. The airline sells roundtrip tickets as cheap as €262 in basic economy. An upgrade to the main cabin costs €110 for the entire trip and comes with the bonus of a checked bag of 23 kg. You can find availabilities in May, June, September and October 2022.
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United plans to use Boeing 767 aircraft on these routes, with a 2-3-2 seating in economy and personal inflight entertainment for everyone.
Search & Book
Tickets at this fare are on sale until March 29, 2022. You need to stay at least six days to get the lowest fare, your maximum stay is capped at three months. Even though the travel period is a bit broader, you can only find availabilities in May, June, September and October 2022.
You can find additional flights dates on Google Flights (instructions). While we generally recommend booking on the airlines’ website, you might find prices as low as €232 when dialing up our flight search.
This is a Star Alliance fare that does not include check-in luggage. Additionally, some other disadvantages may apply, especially when flying with United:
Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian
Lufthansa Group airlines call this fare Economy Light. You can select your seats during the check-in process. While these airlines still allow Star-Alliance-Gold customers to bring one 23kg bag, it is said that this benefit will soon be eliminated without much warning – like on European flights.
United Airlines
The long-haul United Basic Economy allows Star-Alliance-Gold customers to fly with 2 x 23 kg luggage, or even 3 x 32 kg if you’re a MileagePlus frequent flyer. Nevertheless, there are other restrictions:
- You cannot reserve your seats. Even at the time of check-in, you’ll be automatically assigned a seat, which you cannot change.
- You’ll be the last one to board the plane (except if you’re a frequent flyer).
- Additionally, if you’re a MileagePlus-customer:
- No free Economy-Plus upgrades
- Only 50% PQM instead of 100%, and only 0.5 PQS per flight
- No modifications (e.g. Same Day-Changes) possible
- Upgrades are not permitted
Air Canada
On flights with Air Canada, there is also a Basic Economy, but it is not quite as restrictive as United’s. If you have a Star-Alliance-Gold-Status, you can give up a 23 kg luggage, and Air-Canada-Altitude status holders can even be allowed up to 3 x 32 kg.
Other restrictions include:
- You can reserve seats, but at a higher price than usual for Economy.
- For Air Canada Altitude customers:
- 25% miles for transatlantic flights, none for domestic.
- Upgrades are not permitted.
- From Prestige 25K onwards you can select your seats.
If you feel that these restrictions are unbearable, you should book over Lufthansa.com or United.com and select the rate that includes luggage for roughly €100 more.
Mileage
United issues tickets in booking class K. With most frequent flyer programs this will generate miles in the amount of 25% of the distance flown, this example covers a roundtrip:
- 4,050 Miles on Asiana Club
- 4,050 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 4,050 Award Miles + 810 Tier Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 4,050 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 4,050 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 4,050 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 4,050 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 4,050 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 4,050 Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 4,050 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 4,050 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 2,430 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 2,024 Award Miles + 120 Points on Miles&More
- 2,024 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 2,024 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 2,024 CV Points on Vistara Club Vistara
- 2,024 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 2,024 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 2,024 Award Miles on Emirates Skywards
- 964 Award Miles + 192 PQP on United MileagePlus
Destination
Hotels in Washington usually cost between €50 and €100, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is searching 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
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