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US Airways has announced that in January 2008 they will begin installing new “near lie-flat seats” in international Business Class cabins on B767 aircraft which currently cover many European routes... more >>
Three airlines known for posh passage have extended their year-end specials into December... more >>
The airline says the rollout of new British Airways Business Class seats is complete on B747s serving New York/JFK-London/Heathrow, with the fleet-wide installation scheduled for completion by mid-2008. more >>
Booking premium mileage award travel on United Airlines to Asia can be daunting. Lacking significant competition, fares are sky high and so is demand for free seats and upgrades... more >>
If you’re seeking that extra measure of service and comfort of a cheap Business Class flight for your December holiday air travel to Europe, three carriers who know how to pamper--British Airways, Eos, and Virgin--have arrived fashionably late to the party, with fares that represent excellent value. more >>
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of its loyalty program, Executive Club, British Airways is offering members a 15,000-mile discount on any round-trip reward flight from the US, Canada, or Bermuda, including Business and First Class travel ... more >>
Do you own a business, large or small? Or know someone who does? If so, the following offer can net you First Class domestic fares for $1,099 round-trip, up to 50% off published fares depending on the route… more >>
Last month we examined the holiday fare war started by Continental and immediately matched by American. Fares start at an amazingly low $900, round-trip, plus taxes. (This year's Thanksgiving fares to European cities are even lower than last.) Now, over eight more carriers have joined in, which works in your favor. Given the state of the dollar, that's something to be thankful for. With so many choices, the goal is getting the best Business Class seat. … more >>
There are decent deals on discount Business Class travel to South America if you know this upgrade strategy involving "B fares." Book American Airlines’ lowest economy fares and an upgrade to Business Class will cost 50,000 AAdvantage miles, plus a $600 "upgrade surcharge." But book a 'B' fare, and... more >>
On flights to Europe, most airlines permit mileage upgrades to Business Class, but there are huge discrepancies between the actual value of one mileage upgrade versus another. Some carriers require that you pay inflated fares if you want to upgrade, while others do not. more >>
The differences between one airline’s mileage award and another can yield little-known and lucrative values. The "formula" used to determine the number of miles it costs for a given award, such as discount Business Class travel for the price of coach, varies widely... more >>
United Airlines offers “premium service” (p.s.) aboard B757s between New York and Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Business Class cabin on these flights feels extraordinarily roomy, owing to a seven-foot open area between rows eight and nine to serve the emergency exits. more >>
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