And for U.S. Residents Who Don’t See Their Departure or Destination City Named in the Examples
Far too often, FCF readers think that our strategies only apply to the routes used to illustrate a given strategy.
But that’s almost always NOT true. The strategies and tactics we outline often are relevant no matter what your itinerary or departure city or country. You can see a short video here showing how to fly Business Class for the price of coach from the South Pacific to Europe, to prove the point—a route many of you might think has little relevance to FCF.
Here are examples of this month’s FCF special features that employ concepts applicable to flights originating in Australia, Canada, Europe, and smaller U.S. cities.
From “Where to Find the Best EasyUp Fares to the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico this Winter”
The article has global application because anyone coming to the U.S. and planning to go to one of these destinations, or anyone departing from smaller airports such as Monterey and Hartford should know how to get the best Business fares, and which airlines offer them.
From “Buy, Hedge, or Wait to Book 2014 Premium Class to Europe?”
The article has global relevance since anyone traveling internationally this coming summer will be faced with the same question whether they’re departing from the U.S. or Europe. Booking airlines that allow cancellations on low-cost Business Class fares for a fee is a benefit to many travelers.
From “Rife with Upgrade Opportunities: New Routes, Upgraded Seats, and Aircraft Changes”
Knowing the months that have favorable mileage award availability on Cathay Pacific, Delta, Emirates, and KLM enables you to get a better flight experience from many countries outside the U.S.
From “An Out-of-the-Box Way to Get Lots of Miles”
The article has global application because anyone can buy miles from most countries from any of the airlines listed in the chart (on page 11), and they can buy 1,000,000 miles from Wall & Main. The cost to redeem United saver and standard award tickets is also the same no matter what the departure country.
From “FCF’s Ongoing Series on How to Play the Transcon”
The article has global application because anyone coming to the U.S. who is going to fly JFK-LAX or SFO should know how to get the best Business Class fares or should know which United flights will offer the best seats, as many routes require making inter-U.S. connections.
From “Premium Travel Quick Takes”
Knowing that by booking Aer Lingus Dublin-Boston using British Airways points, you can get a Business Class ticket for 50,000 points round-trip is as useful to someone flying from Europe, as you can connect via Dublin for this great deal.
Cathay Pacific’s new online award booking option on British Airways and Qantas is also of great value for readers in the U.K. and Australia.
United’s increase in buying miles should be noted by travelers worldwide, since you can buy United miles from most countries, and use them on 20+ carriers the world over.