The Evolution and Future of U.S.-Europe First Class Fares
Europe is the first route any respectable First Class forecaster should look to, and we have—somewhat closely. For the First Class airficionado, this is a stimulating study of what six of the best—Air France, American, British Airways, Lufthansa/SWISS and United—are doing. Our research has us answering the question posed above with, subject to airfare experimentation, sanguine predictions. The top one being that cash upgrades at time of ticketing are in.
How to Get Free Upgrades to Premium Economy Elite Seats to Europe
We focus on Premium Economy Elite (forsaking Premium Economy Lite) to bring you the best do-‘em-yourself deals. Those using cash and those using miles. Yes, we look at the options that allow you to best leverage award-chart differences. Premium Economy Elite btw is that separate cabin furnished with premium seats, opposed to just extra legroom. Airlines that come out on top might surprise you.
2-to-8 Rates Update
We discovered these Business Class rates last year. Still haven’t discovered any discussion of them in print. FCF members thrive on their tremendous savings and close-in opportunity. Only 50-days out. (The new normal is 150 days out. That’s 5 months). Two European airlines may be taking them mainstream. They have on sale a variant, for two people. From anomaly to prolific phenomenon?
Free “In-Class Upgrade” on American
All you need is “insider knowledge”. This report provides it, complete with flight intelligence and cabin layout diagrams, so as to best help you benefit from American’s Business Class seat upgrade. It’s still in progress and not due for completion until next year. So, old angled-flat seat or new bona-fide flatbed? You pay your money and you take your chances. Or… you read this report.
How Anyone Can Save Up to 87% on British Airways’ First Class Suite
We track down that most endangered of species, First Class on a three-cabin aircraft. It’s alive and well from/to no less than 20 U.S. hubs and yours for a song—if you pay in the right currency. (Miles, but not BA miles. Miles you don’t even need to have—to begin with.) Destinations all over Europe and beyond and availability all over the calendar.
All Star Alliance Mileage-Upgrade Programs Are Not Created Equal: Witness These Three to Asia
We rate All Nippon, Singapore and United—flunking one and passing two. With guess who getting a respectable B-?. This is a must read for anyone planning—wisely given the high First Class fares on many Asian routes—to use their miles (hard-earned or easily-bought) to upgrade. Also links to other Star Alliance report cards as well as various SkyTeam, oneworld and Domestic report cards.
Business Class Fares Starting as low as $553 to the Caribbean
Take advantage of special Business Class fares from American now. We’ve uncovered a number of routes where fares are $855 and under. Fine print: Booking…