A Great American, British Airways Business Class Package Deal to Europe

Save up to 52% on high, short-notice, and no-minimum-stay fares and get seven nights free at a five star hotel—a value of up to $4,500.

Some situations are perfect for air+land “packages”, Europe among them, as Business Class bookings inside of 14 days can easily cost $5,000+. Below are some samples of the best packages we found on American Airlines, which can also often be priced via code-shares for British Airways flights, to cities like Frankfurt, London, Rome and others.

Forget this approach if your specific route already offers a good last-minute published fare, such as New York-Frankfurt (around $2,500 with no advance-purchase requirement).

Three Example Routes

Dallas-Frankfurt: A seven-night package costs $4,310 per person (based on two travelers) booked less than seven days in advance. That includes seven nights’ accommodation at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof. Booking only the flight on short-notice would otherwise cost $9,001 per person. The package saves you $4,691 (52%), plus you get the hotel for free, a value of about $1,500+.

Los Angeles-London: A seven-night package costs $4,881 per person (based on two travelers) booked seven days in advance. That includes seven nights’ accommodation at the Hyatt Regency London-The Churchill. Booking only the flight on short-notice would cost $8,442 per person. The package saves you $3,561 (42%), plus you get the hotel for free, a bonus value of about $3,100.

New York-Rome: A seven-night package costs $4,651 per person (based on two travelers) booked two weeks in advance. That includes seven nights’ accommodation at the Boscolo Exedra Rome. Booking only the flight would otherwise cost $7,866 per person. The package saves you $3,215 (41%), plus you get the hotel for free, a bonus value of about $4,500.

Miscellaneous to Know

• These packages require that “I” inventory is available, which can be hit and miss. (This is when and why a travel agent can come in handy.)
• Savings are also offered in First Class, but only if “A” inventory is available.
• Hotels cited are not on the lower-end; options for less expensive hotels are available.
• Prices above are for two traveling on the same itinerary, but packages can also be booked for one. However, the price is a bit more because the room rate is double-occupancy.