Premium Travel News: September 2010

British Airways: Upgrade to First

Donnerstag, 30. September 2010

Flying First is an experience to which everyone aspires. Now you can enjoy the ultimate in travel. Just book a fully flexible ticket in Club World for travel by 10 December 2010 and you’ll be upgraded one-way to First.
You can choose to upgrade either your outbound or return flight, so you can feel even more refreshed, pampered and spoiled when you arrive at your destination, or when you get home.
There is no limit to the number of upgrades you can receive up to 10 December. So if you have trips planned, now is the time to take them.

Information: British Airways.

SkyLounge: Australia - Europe Business Class Special

For Aussies in our SkyLounge:
We've collected some Business Class fares to Europe for under 4000 EUR for you (StarAlliance and SkyTeam).

Air Canada Business: New York - Seoul 2388 EUR

Dienstag, 28. September 2010

Fly Air Canada Business Class from New York (EWR) to Seoul for just 3217 USD / 2388 EUR. Reference dates: October 27 - November 2, 2010. Available e.g. at Orbitz.com

United Business: Philadelphia - Beijing 2479 EUR

Fly Philadelphia - Beijing on United Business Class for just 3340 USD / 2479 EUR round-trip (all incl.). Sample dates: October 27 - November 3, 2010 +/- 3 days. Book at united.com or orbitz.com.

The following routing is possible:

FROM PHL-UA-WAS/CHI/DEN-
             OR FROM PHL-UA-WAS/CHI-
                 VIA UA-LAS-UA-SFO/LAX/SEA-UA-SFO/
                      LAX/SEA/SAN-UA-SFO/LAX/SEA-UA-HNL-UA/
                      HA/MW/WP-LNY/ITO/KOA/LIH/OGG/JHM/MKK-
                      UA/HA/MW/WP-HNL-
                  TO UA-OSA/NGO-UA-TYO-UA-BJS*
             OR   TO UA-OSA/NGO-UA-TYO-UA-SEL-OZ/
                      UA/VN-BJS*
             OR   TO UA-OSA/NGO-UA-TYO-UA-HKG-KA-
                      BJS*
             OR   TO UA-OSA/TYO/OSA-UA/NH/CA-BJS*
             OR   TO UA-BJS*
             OR   TO UA-TYO-UA-BJS*

Qantas Premium Economy Companion Fare USA - Australia

Montag, 27. September 2010

Book from 1889 USD + tax per passenger from San Francisco or Los Angeles:

For a limited time only! Book this amazing deal for two and experience Qantas International Premium Economy from Los Angeles to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane from only $1,889 per person, round trip.*
This great companion offer applies for departures in Premium Economy between 1 November and 8 December 2010. Each passenger must pay applicable taxes and fees. Child discounts apply to this offer.
Hurry, this sale will end on Wednesday, 6 October 2010.
A new choice in international travel - enjoy the convenience and comfort of travelling Premium Economy.

Information and booking: Qantas USA.

Emirates Business Companion Fare from U.A.E.: 25 % off

Emirates is offering you a 25% saving on your companion’s Business Class or Economy Class ticket when you purchase a full fare ticket of the same class to select destinations.
With award-winning inflight entertainment, gourmet cuisine and multi-lingual cabin crew that are fluent in service, you will find that it is definitely an experience worth sharing.
The offer is valid for tickets booked and purchased until 15th October 2010 for outbound travel until 30th November 2010. Kindly quote the code: AECMP10 when booking online.

Information & Destinations: Emirates U.A.E.

Qatar Airways: Hanoi - Buenos Aires 2740 EUR

Sonntag, 26. September 2010

Good for business trips and mileage runners: Fly Qatar Airways Hanoi - Bangkok - Doha - Sao Paulo - Buenos Aires (distance miles one-way: 12339) in Business Class for just 3683 USD / 2740 EUR all incl. round-trip.

KLM: Vietnam - South America 3212 EUR

Good for SkyTeam travellers: travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Lima, Peru on KLM in Business Class. Various routings and codeshares are possible (see below). Price: 3212 EUR / 4312 USD all incl. round-trip. Check e.g. Orbitz.com for dates 20.-28.2.2011. Distance miles at least 12704 one-way, extensions possible. Unlimited Stopovers and transfers allowed.

Gut für SkyTeam-Reisende: Ho Chi Minh City nach Lima, Peru mit KLM in Business Class. Verschiedene Routings und Codeshare-Flüge sind möglich (siehe unten). Preis: 3121 EUR / 4312 USD alles inkl. Hin- und Rückflug. Buchung z.B. über Orbitz.com, überprüfte Daten 20.-28.2.2011. Entfernungsmeilen einfach mind. 12704, Streckung ohne weiteres möglich. Unbegrenzte Stopover und Transfers erlaubt.

BOOKING CODES        Z
INDUSTRY FARE TYPE - BU - BUSINESS CLASS UNRESTRICTED
MPM - AT 15249 VIA NORTH ATLANTIC
---------------------------------------------------------------

ROUTING   29    FROM SGN-MU-SHA-KL-
             OR FROM SGN-FM-SHA-KL-
             OR FROM SGN-KL/MH-KUL-KL-
             OR FROM SGN-VN-BJS/HKG-KL-
             OR FROM SGN-SQ/VN-KUL/SIN-KL-
             OR FROM SGN-KL/PG/LH/TG/AF/VN-BKK-KL-
                 VIA AMS-KL-
                  TO LIM*
             OR   TO SAO-TA-LIM*
             OR   TO BON-KL-GYE-KL/2K-UIO-2K-LIM*
             OR   TO BON-KL-GYE-KL/2K-UIO-GU/LR/TA-
                      LIM*
             OR   TO ATL-KL/DL-PTY-CM/KL-LIM*

[ADVANCE RESERVATION/TICKETING]
TKTG AT LEAST 8 DAYS BEFORE DEPART
RESERVATIONS 11 DAYS BEFORE DEPART
TKTG WITHIN 72 HOURS
AFTER RESERVATIONS OR AT LEAST 4 DAYS
BEFORE DEPART WHICHEVER IS EARLIER
FURTHER RESTR APPLY SEE TEXT RULE

[MINIMUM STAY]
NO RESTRICTION

[MAXIMUM STAY]
NO RESTRICTION

[SEASONS]
NO RESTRICTION

[BLACKOUTS]
NO RESTRICTION

[ELIGIBILITY]
NO RESTRICTION

[TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS]
OUTBOUND MUST BEGIN ON/BEFORE 31DEC 13
DEPARTURE OF EACH TRIP

[DAY/TIME]
NO RESTRICTION

[STOPOVERS]
PERMITTED-UNLIMITED
DEPARTURE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR

[SURCHARGES]
INF-INFANT WITHOUT SEAT 0-1 YRS MISC/OTHER
ANY LH FLIGHT ANY KL FLIGHT IF VIA BANGKOK
200.00 USD MISC/OTHER PER DIRECTION
TRANSATLANTIC SECTOR
ANY SQ FLIGHT ANY KL FLIGHT
FURTHER RESTR APPLY SEE TEXT RULE
ORIG AREA 3   200.00 EUR FUEL PER DIRECTION
DEPARTURE EACH TRANSATLANTIC SECTOR

[FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS]
ROUTING AS SPECIFIED

[TRANSFERS]
UNLIMITED PERMITTED

[TICKET ENDORSEMENT]
ORIGINAL TKT - NONENDO/FARE RESTR APPLY
MUST APPEAR IN ENDORSEMENT BOX

[ACCOMPANIED PASSENGERS]
NO RESTRICTION

[SALES RESTRICTIONS]
NO RESTRICTION

[CHANGES/REFUNDS]
SEE TEXT RUL

Works also from Hanoi to Santiago de Chile (3374 EUR / 4529 USD):

ROUTING C001    FROM HAN-YY-SGN-
                  TO MU-SHA-KL-AMS-KL-LIM-TA-SCL*
             OR   TO FM-SHA-KL-AMS-KL-LIM-TA-SCL*
             OR   TO KL/MH-KUL-KL-AMS-KL-LIM-TA-
                      SCL*
             OR   TO VN-BJS/HKG-KL-AMS-KL-LIM-TA-
                      SCL*
             OR   TO SQ/VN-KUL/SIN-KL-AMS-KL-LIM-
                      TA-SCL*
             OR   TO KL/PG/LH/TG/AF/VN-BKK-KL-AMS-
                      KL-LIM-TA-SCL*
             OR   TO MU-SHA-KL-AMS-KL/AF-PAR-KL-
                      SCL*
             OR   TO FM-SHA-KL-AMS-KL/AF-PAR-KL-
                      SCL*
             OR   TO KL/MH-KUL-KL-AMS-KL/AF-PAR-KL-
                      SCL*
             OR   TO VN-BJS/HKG-KL-AMS-KL/AF-PAR-
                      KL-SCL*
             OR   TO SQ/VN-KUL/SIN-KL-AMS-KL/AF-
                      PAR-KL-SCL*
             OR   TO KL/PG/LH/TG/AF/VN-BKK-KL-AMS-
                      KL/AF-PAR-KL-SCL*
             OR   TO MU-SHA-KL-AMS-KL-SAO-PZ/G3/JJ/
                      KL-SCL*
             OR   TO FM-SHA-KL-AMS-KL-SAO-PZ/G3/JJ/
                      KL-SCL*
             OR   TO KL/MH-KUL-KL-AMS-KL-SAO-PZ/G3/
                      JJ/KL-SCL*
             OR   TO VN-BJS/HKG-KL-AMS-KL-SAO-PZ/
                      G3/JJ/KL-SCL*
             OR   TO SQ/VN-KUL/SIN-KL-AMS-KL-SAO-
                      PZ/G3/JJ/KL-SCL*
             OR   TO KL/PG/LH/TG/AF/VN-BKK-KL-AMS-
                      KL-SAO-PZ/G3/JJ/KL-SCL*

Gulf Air Falcon Gold Autumn Special from Frankfurt

Samstag, 25. September 2010

Reminder: If you still want to book Gulf Air's autumn special, don't forget to make your bookings in time!
Zur Erinnerung: Falls Sie das Gulf Air Herbstspecial noch in Anspruch nehmen möchten, vergessen Sie nicht, rechtzeitig zu buchen!

Frankfurt Doha 1905 EUR Falcon Gold Round Trip Book

Frankfurt Muscat 1907 EUR Falcon Gold Round Trip Book

Frankfurt Dammam 1907 EUR Falcon Gold Round Trip Book

Frankfurt Riyadh 1907 EUR Falcon Gold Round Trip Book

Frankfurt Abu Dhabi 1913 EUR Falcon Gold Round Trip Book

Frankfurt Dubai 1913 EUR Falcon Gold Round Trip Book

Frankfurt Colombo 1960 EUR Falcon Gold Round Trip Book

Terms and Conditions

Sales Period:
Until 30 September 2010

Outbound Flight Period:
Until 31 October 2010

Inbound Flight Period:
Until 30 November 2010

Blackout Period:

Travel Completion Date:
Until 30 November 2010

Class:

Advanced purchase:

Flight Application:
Valid on Gulf Air operated service only.

Minimum stay:
3 days.

Maximum Stay:
1 month.

Stopovers:
Unlimited stopovers permitted
Limited to 1 free and unlimited at EUR 75.00 each

Changes:
Before departure: charges of EUR 100 for reissue or revalidation
After departure: charges of EUR 200 for no-show

Cancellation/refunds:
Before departure and after ticketing: charges of EUR 150.
After departure: ticket is non-refundable.

Upgrades:

Ticket Endorsements:

No Show:
EUR 200 for no show.

FFP Miles:

Taxes:
All taxes are included in the fares above

Child & infant fare:
Children (2-11 years) pay 75% of the adult fare
Infants under 2 years pay 10% of the adult fare

Others:
Other terms and conditions apply.

Information: Gulf Air Germany.

Cathay Pacific: Germany - Hong Kong 1475 EUR

Freitag, 24. September 2010

Cathay Pacific has their Business Class Christmas offer finally online now: Germany - Hong Kong 1475 EUR.
Cathay Pacific hat jetzt auch offiziell das Business Class Weihnachtsangebot auf der Website veröffentlicht: Deutschland - Hongkonk 1475 EUR.

Reisezeitraum: 20. Dezember 2010 - 02.01.2011 ab Frankfurt am Main

Mit dem Cathay Pacific Special genießen Sie alle Vorteile der Cathay Pacific New Business Class zum günstigsten Preis!

Frankfurt-Hong Kong und zurück in der Business Class für € 1475,-
Buchungszeitraum: vom 24.09 bis zum 30.09.2010 Abflugszeitraum: 20. Dezember 2010 - 2. Januar 2011.

Information: Cathay Pacific Deutschland.

Hawaiian Airlines: First Class offers USA - Hawaii

Hawaiian Airlines latest First Class fares can be booked from today on:

Our first class fares
beckon you aboard!

Book: 9/24 - 10/1/2010

Travel: 9/24 - 11/18/2010

Las Vegas - Honolulu $585 *

Los Angeles - Honolulu $730 *

Oakland - Honolulu $597 *

Phoenix - Honolulu $706 *

Portland - Honolulu $533 *

Sacramento - Honolulu $629 *

San Diego - Honolulu $770 *

San Francisco - Honolulu $647 *

San Jose - Honolulu $547 *

Seattle - Honolulu $525 *

Portland - Maui $550 *

Oakland - Maui $549 *

San Diego - Maui $809 *

Seattle - Maui $545 *

Each Way Starting From and Based on a Required Roundtrip Purchase

Information: Hawaiian Airlines.

Thanksgiving in the US

There are no Thanksgiving-Business Class special TO the US at the moment. However, don't be sad, there are other options, not as cheap as the American offers, but not too bad either. If you don't want to fly Kuwait Airways or Icelandair (these offer the lowest prices for transatlantic flights, but it's no "real" Business Class), try one of those options:

22. - 29.11.2010 +/- 3 days (works mostly also in December)
(prices in Euros, all incl., round-trip)

New York
from Amsterdam: 1597 EUR British Airways
from Athens: 1487 EUR Delta
from Brussels: 1593 EUR British Airways
from Budapest: 1641 EUR Finnair
from Cairo: 1468 EUR Delta
from London: 1631 EUR LOT
from Milan: 1541 EUR British Airways
from Moscow: 1834 EUR American Airlines
from Munich / Dusseldorf: 1772 EUR Iberia
from Stockholm: 1778 EUR Swiss
from Paris (Orly): 1058 EUR OpenSkies

Boston
from Amsterdam: 1557 EUR US Airways, 1697 EUR British Airways
from Athens: 1720 EUR Swiss
from London / Manchester: 1997 EUR Swiss
from Milan / Rome: 1707 EUR British Airways

Chicago
from London: 1631 EUR LOT
from Venice: 1699 EUR British Airways

American Airlines: Thanksgiving & Christmas Business Class sale

Various StarAlliance airlines already offer low fares in Business Class to Europe during Thanksgiving and Christmas, now also American Airlines has Europe on sale in that time frame:
Travel from 586 USD each way + taxes, e.g. from New York to London Heathrow.

Immerse yourself in history with a European vacation. Stroll down ancient cobblestone streets, shop the finest boutiques and explore countless museums. This Thanksgiving Holiday travel in style and comfort with these special Business Class fares from American Airlines to fantastic European destinations. Book an unforgettable vacation and save! Purchase your flight by November 6, 2010, and to enjoy these low fares.

Fares do not include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.70 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a passenger's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. For international destinations, government taxes and fees of up to $180 varying by destination, are not included.

Tickets booked on AA.com must be purchased at least 21 days prior to departure or within 1 day of making reservations, whichever comes first, but no later than 11:59 p.m. (CT) November 6, 2010.
Fares are valid for travel daily. Fares are valid for travel from the U.S. November 21 - 27, 2010, and valid to the U.S. November 25, 2010, through December 1, 2010.
Valid Carriers: Advertised fares are valid only on American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection and do not apply to other codeshare flights. A portion or all travel booked on American Airlines may be operated by American Eagle or AmericanConnection. American Eagle is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc., which are wholly owned by AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines. AmericanConnection service is operated by independent contractor Chautauqua Airlines, Inc. American Eagle and AmericanConnection are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc.

*Fares are each way based on round-trip Business Class purchase.

Read more: American Airlines Thanksgiving Sale.

Fares for Christmas are starting at 785 USD each way + taxes.

Give yourself the gift of traveling in comfort this holiday season! Immerse yourself in history with a European vacation. Stroll down ancient cobblestone streets, shop the finest boutiques and explore countless museums. This Christmas Holiday travel in style and comfort with these special Business Class fares from American Airlines to fantastic European destinations. Book an unforgettable vacation and save! Purchase your flight by December 15, 2010, and to enjoy these low fares.

Fares do not include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.70 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a passenger's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. For international destinations, government taxes and fees of up to $180 varying by destination, are not included.

Reservations are required. Tickets booked on AA.com must be purchased at least 21 days prior to departure or within 1 day of making reservations, whichever comes first, but no later than 11:59 p.m. (CT) December 15, 2010.

Fares are valid for travel from the U.S. December 20, 2010, through January 7, 2011, and valid to the U.S. December 24, 2010, through January 13, 2011.

Valid Carriers: Advertised fares are valid only on American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection and do not apply to other codeshare flights. A portion or all travel booked on American Airlines may be operated by American Eagle or AmericanConnection. American Eagle is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc., which are wholly owned by AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines. AmericanConnection service is operated by the independent contractor Chautauqua Airlines, Inc. American Eagle and AmericanConnection are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc.

*Fares are each way based on round-trip Business Class purchase.

United Japan: Free upgrade to Hawaii

Fly United to Hawaii and enjoy a free upgrade to business class when you purchase an applicable economy seat for roundtrip travel to Hawaii. You will be automatically upgraded to business class at the time of purchasing the ticket. In order to enjoy this offer, book your travel on unitedairlines.co.jp at least 28 days before departure. To search the flights select "Business" for your cabin without checking the "Refundable" option. Whenever a seat is available, you will be booked in a business class cabin, but will only pay the economy fare!
United is proud to serve the Hawaiian Islands, as we have for more than 60 years.

Ticket requirements:

Reservations must be made at least 28 days before departure on unitedairlines.co.jp. Reservations and ticketing must be completed at the same time.

Travel must occur between October 12, 2010, and March 31, 2011.

Go Hawaii B fares (Fare code: B__RCJ) are applicable for the promotion. Check details of Go Hawaii B fares.

The international flight in the itinerary must be United flight 880 or 879.

Other flights in the itinerary must be marketed by United Airlines.

Flights to/from the Hawaiian Islands are not eligible.

Tickets purchased before the start of the promotion are not eligible for the upgrade.

Upgrade may be lost when you change the reservation.

Mileage Plus® miles will be accrued based on the fare paid.

Fare and conditions may change without advance notice.

For further information on the above rules, please contact United Airlines Reservations at 0570-064-777 or 03-3817-44

Information: United Airlines Japan.

OpenSkies Companion Fares from Washington to Paris

Mittwoch, 22. September 2010

Whether traveling for business with a colleague or leisure with a friend, save when booking for two!
For a limited time, when you book our special companion fare from Washington D.C. to Paris, you'll save 20%* off your Biz Seat booking and 25%* off your Biz Bed booking!
Hurry, offer ends October 22, 2010.

1. Traveler and companion must travel together on the same flights and in the same cabin. Both passengers must be booked in the same reservation and both tickets must be issued at the same time for the same itinerary, class of service, and travel dates. Eligible farebasis codes are: -BIZCAUS / -BEDCAUS / -BIZCPUS / -BEDCPUS.
2. Traveler and companion must each pay all applicable government fees and taxes, up to $160 plus $2.50 Sept. 11 fee per ticket.
3. Fares displayed are based on roundtrip purchase. Roundtrip travel is required.
4. This offer is only available until October 22, 2010 for travel through March 31, 2011 and is not combinable with any other offer.
5. This special fare can only be booked through this landing page, GDS, or the OpenSkies call center.
6. If you book through the OpenSkies call center, the fare will be $50 higher per person.
7. This offer is only valid for new bookings made between September 22 and October 22, 2010.
8. Companion fares may only be combined with other companion fares.
9. Offer is available on OpenSkies flight numbers only.
10. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other promotional offer such as discount coupons or upgrade or free travel awards, and cannot be combined with any British Airways Executive Club bonus or promotional offer.
11. OpenSkies reserves the right to rescind this offer at any time.
12. British Airways Executive Club miles will not be awarded on the companion ticket.
13. Additional restrictions may apply.

Book at OpenSkies.

US Airways eSaver: Paris and Zurich

from Boston, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia 785 USD each way
from Charlotte 885 (Zurich) and 1035 (Paris) USD each way
from Chicago and Dallas 885 USD each way
from New York LGA 685 (Paris) and 710 (Zurich) USD each way
from Phoenix 1085 USD each way
from Washington 885 (Paris) and 785 (Zurich) USD each way

International
Purchase by: Monday, 27 September 2010
Depart: Friday, 24 September 2010
Return: Saturday, 23 October 2010

Book at US Airways.

Aerolineas Argentinas to join SkyTeam

Dienstag, 21. September 2010

Aerolineas Argentinas SA, South America’s fifth-biggest airline, will next month join the SkyTeam alliance led by Delta Air Lines Inc. and Air France-KLM Group, according to two people with knowledge of the agreement.
The state-owned company, based in Buenos Aires, will sign an accord to join SkyTeam as soon as the final week of October, said one of the people, who declined to be identified because the decision hasn’t been made public.

Air France: New Business Class

"A seat providing additional comfortThe Air France Business class seat, whose fixed shell guarantees the passenger’s privacy, offers enhanced comfort thanks to different innovations including:

a new structure comprising a lie-flat seat bed measuring over 2m in length and,
a new fixed foot-rest,
simpler and more practical controls,
new storage space,
a 15-inch (or 38 cm) wide screen in 16:9 format.

The introduction of these redesigned Business class seats will be accompanied by the creation of a new subdued and discreet cabin ambience, lending a more light-filled dimension to the cabin and enhancing customers’ comfort.
By summer 2011, over twenty aircraft will have been equipped with these new cabins. By 2013, some forty Air France aircraft (Airbus A330, Boeing 777, Airbus A380) will have been fitted."

Read more.

SkyLounge: Christmas and New Year in Sydney

Fly from Europe in Business Class for less than 2700 EUR. More in the SkyLounge.
Fliegen Sie ab Europa in Business Class für weniger als 2700 EUR. Mehr in der SkyLounge.

LH / StarAlliance Christmas Special in Business Class from Germany

Book e.g. at www.lufthansa.de:

Frankfurt/Main - Addis Abeba ab 1,499 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Amman ab 1,299 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Bahrain ab 1,299 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Beirut ab 1,299 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Bogota ab 1,499 €*

München - Boston ab 1,299 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Kairo ab 1,299 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Calgary ab 1,599 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Caracas ab 1,499 €*

Düsseldorf - Chicago ab 1,399 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Dallas/Fort Worth ab 1,499 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Delhi ab 1,499 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Denver ab 1,499 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Detroit ab 1,299 €*

München - Dubai ab 1,299 €*

München - Hongkong ab 1,499 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Houston ab 1,499 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Jakarta ab 1,599 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Johannesburg ab 1,499 €*

München - Montreal ab 1,399 €*

München - Mumbai/Bombay ab 1,499 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Nanjing ab 1,499 €*

Düsseldorf - New York ab 1,299 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Osaka ab 1,599 €*

München - Peking/Beijing ab 1,499 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Philadelphia ab 1,299 €*

München - San Francisco ab 1,499 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Seattle ab 1,499 €*

München - Seoul ab 1,599 €*

München - Shanghai ab 1,499 €*

München - Singapur ab 1,599 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Teheran ab 1,299 €*

München - Tel Aviv ab 1,299 €*

München - Tokio ab 1,599 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Toronto ab 1,399 €*

Frankfurt/Main - Vancouver ab 1,599 €*

München - Washington ab 1,399 €*

Conditions:

Buchbar bis: 26.09.2010
Hinflug: 20.12.2010-07.01.2011
Rückflug: 25.12.2010-31.01.2011
Mindestaufenthalt: 5 Tage
Höchstaufenthalt: bis 31 Januar 2011
Umbuchung nicht möglich
Erstattung nicht möglich

SkyLounge: Africa - Americas / Asia-Pacific

Montag, 20. September 2010

Good 3-region-fares (Star Alliance) from Africa to the Americas in the SkyLounge now. Moreover nice prices from Johannesburg to Asia and New Zealand.
In der SkyLounge sind gerade gute 3-Regionen-Tarife (Star Alliance) von Afrika nach Amerika gepostet worden. Weiterhin schöne Preise von Johannesburg nach Asien und Neuseeland.

Maintenance

Sonntag, 19. September 2010

We're working on a new design here, so be prepared to encounter some maintenance problems here within the next hours. In the meantime you can have a look at the SkyLounge (or check your e-mail inbox for the latest newsletter), there is a nice transpacific flight offer!

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Wir arbeiten gerade an einem neuen Design, es kann also innerhalb der nächsten Stunden zu Problemen bzw. Ausfällen führen. In der Zwischenzeit wartet in der SkyLounge (bzw. in Ihrem E-Mail-Postfach als Newsletter) ein besonderes Transpazifik-Angebot!

US Airways Dividend Miles: 100 % bonus for purchasing miles

Donnerstag, 16. September 2010

"Buy or gift miles and get double*

Buy miles for yourself and get twice the miles. Or, gift miles and your friend or family member gets twice the miles. You can buy or gift up to 50,000 miles – and get or give up to 100,000 miles!

You don’t have to register. Simply buy or gift miles between September 16 and November 15, 2010, and you’ll automatically get or give twice the miles for free."

Purchase miles at: US Airways.

Lufthansa Business and First Class Specials from Arabia (to Europe and North America)

Mittwoch, 15. September 2010

    * Muscat - Amsterdam from OMR 1788*
    * Muscat - Budapest from OMR 1784*
    * Muscat - Dublin from OMR 1784*
    * Muscat - Dusseldorf from OMR 1819*
    * Muscat - Geneva from OMR 1780*
    * Muscat - Hamburg from OMR 1778*
    * Muscat - Lisbon from OMR 1779*
    * Muscat - London from OMR 1839*
    * Muscat - Madrid from OMR 1776*
    * Muscat - Manchester from OMR 1834*
    * Muscat - Milan from OMR 1780*
    * Muscat - Munich from OMR 1821*
    * Muscat - Nice from OMR 1804*
    * Muscat - Paris from OMR 1806*
    * Muscat - Rome from OMR 1780*
    * Muscat - Moscow from OMR 1956*
    * Muscat - St Petersburg from OMR 2126*
    * Muscat - Stockholm from OMR 1781*

* Including taxes and surcharges

Conditions for this offer

    * Purchase by: 15.07.2011
    * Departure period: 18.09.2010-15.07.2011
    * Return period: 18.09.2010-15.07.2011
    * Advance Purchase Period: 3 days
    * No minimum stay
    * max stay: 12 months
    * Change of reservation before/after departure: Free of charge
    * Refund: Not possible
    * CHD/ INF Fare: CHD = 25% discount; INF =90% discount
    * Refund: 200 Euros

A Business Promotion from Muscat is also available. Information: Lufthansa Oman

Lufthansa Business and First Class promotions also available from:
the UAE,
Kuwait,
Bahrain,
Saudi Arabia,
Qatar
to Europe and North America.

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Lufthansa Business und First Class Promotions nach Europa und Nordamerika sind verfügbar ab:
den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten,
Kuwait,
Bahrain,
Saudi Arabien,
Qatar

Lufthansa Business Promotion from Budapest

    * New York from 463 900 HUF*
    * Boston from 493 900 HUF*
    * Philadelphia from 514 900 HUF*
    * Washington from 544 900 HUF*
    * Miami from 573 900 HUF*
    * Tampa from 573 900 HUF*
    * Dallas/Fort Worth from 579 900 HUF*
    * Montreal from 591 900 HUF*
    * Toronto from 591 900 HUF*
    * Orlando from 594 900 HUF*
    * Chicago from 603 900 HUF*
    * Los Angeles from 603 900 HUF*
    * San Francisco from 603 900 HUF*
    * San Diego from 619 900 HUF*
    * Quebec from 620 900 HUF*
    * Atlanta from 624 900 HUF*
    * Las Vegas from 644 900 HUF*
    * Seattle from 644 900 HUF*
    * Detroit from 659 900 HUF*
    * Denver from 674 900 HUF*
    * Houston from 674 900 HUF*
    * Vancouver from 707 900 HUF*
    * Charlotte from 739 900 HUF*
    * Edmonton from 794 900 HUF*
    * Honolulu from 1 103 900 HUF*

* Return fare including all taxes and fees

Conditions for this offer

    * Purchase by: 28.09.2010
    * Departure period: 20.12.2010-06.01.2011
    * Return period: 26.12.2010-06.04.2011
    * Minimum stay: one Saturday night
    * Maximum stay: 3 months
    * Rebooking: EUR 200.00
    * Refund: non-refundable
    * Infant discount: 90%
    * Fares are subject to availability.

Information and booking: Lufthansa Hungary.

Also available from: the UK, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Greece, Turkey, Israel.
Destinations and prices differ (slightly).

United Business Class from Italy to USA (Christmas and New Year)

Travel Dates: December 20, 2010 - January 6, 2011
From Rome to         Fare*
Chicago, IL         € 2,003 *
Denver, CO         € 2,303 *
Honolulu, HI         € 2,625 *
Los Angeles, CA         € 2,203 *
San Francisco, CA         € 2,303 *
Washington, D.C.         € 2,099 *
*IMPORTANT: Sample roundtrip fares filed in EUR including all taxes, fees and surcharges.

Applicable travel days: Daily
Advance purchase: For bookings on it.united.com, reservations and ticketing must be completed simultaneously.
Last day to purchase ticket: 20 September 2010
Minimum stay: 6 days or Sunday night
Maximum stay: 3 months
Travel dates: December 20, 2010 - January 6, 2011
Fee to change itinerary: No changes allowed
Fee to cancel itinerary: Ticket is nonrefundable.
Booking class: Z
Fare basis code: ZNCZEUW
Fare type: Roundtrip fares
Blackout dates: None
Applicable code-share carriers:
United Airlines, Lufthansa, Continental and Air Canada flights permitted.
Transfers: Unlimited transfers permitted
Stopovers: None

Information and booking: United Italy.

Egypt Air to Japan from 1164 EUR

Dienstag, 14. September 2010

A nice offer for mileage runners:
Egypt Air Amsterdam - Cairo - Osaka (possible: via Luxor): 1500 USD / 1164 EUR round-trip in Business Class or fly First Class (Cairo - Osaka) for just 2907 USD / 2264 EUR. Distance miles for this trip: 16083. Multiply by the factor your preferred frequent flyer program applies for Business / First Class on Egypt Air.
Book for example at Orbitz.com.

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Schön für Meilensammler:
Egypt Air Amsterdam - Kairo - Osaka (möglich: via Luxor): 1164 EUR Hin- und Rückflug in Business Class oder 2264 EUR für First Class (Cairo - Osaka). Reine Entfernungsmeilen: 16083. Multiplizieren Sie den Wert mit dem Faktor, den Ihr bevorzugtes Vielfliegerprogramm für Flüge in Business bzw. First Class mit Egypt Air angibt.
Buchung beispielsweise unter Orbitz.com

$1,246 + $254 taxes & fees = $1,500 USD per person
Price Assurance

Choose this departure

Leave

Wed, Oct 20

Egyptair 758
Egyptair

Depart:
    3:45pm
Arrive:
    8:20pm



Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS)
Cairo, Egypt (CAI)
1 stop

    * Business
    * 4hr 35min
    * Boeing 737

Change planes. Time between flights: 2hr 41min


Egyptair 962
Egyptair

Depart:
    11:01pm
Arrive:
    5:30pm



Cairo, Egypt (CAI)
Osaka, Japan (KIX)

    * Business
    * 11hr 29min
    * Airbus A340

Total duration: 18hr 45min

This is an overnight flight.

Choose this return

Return

Fri, Oct 29

Egyptair 963
Egyptair

Depart:
    9:45pm
Arrive:
    5:00am



Osaka, Japan (KIX)
Luxor, Egypt (LXR)
2 stops

    * Business
    * 14hr 15min
    * Airbus A340

No plane change. Time between flights: 0hr 50min


Egyptair 963
Egyptair

Depart:
    5:50am
Arrive:
    7:00am



Luxor, Egypt (LXR)
Cairo, Egypt (CAI)

    * Business
    * 1hr 10min
    * Airbus A340

Change planes. Time between flights: 2hr 50min


Egyptair 757
Egyptair

Depart:
    9:50am
Arrive:
    2:45pm



Cairo, Egypt (CAI)
Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS)

    * Business
    * 4hr 55min
    * Boeing 737

Total duration: 24hr 0min

This is an overnight flight.

British Airways September Sale (Italy): Book by September 30!

Select Fares in British Airways Business Class from Italy:
Abuja 1667 EUR
Lagos 1707 EUR
Bahrain 1199 EUR
Kuwait 1299 EUR
Buenos Aires 2042 EUR
Beijing 1628 EUR
Mumbai 1549 EUR
New York 1542 EUR
Vancouver 1769 EUR

Booking period: 01 September - 30 September 2010
Travel period: 08 September 2010 - 31 March 2011*

* Bangkok travel black out period: 16 December - 31 December 2010

Lufthansa / Air Canada: Delhi - Toronto in Business

Sonntag, 12. September 2010

Lufthansa: Delhi - Frankfurt
Air Canada: Frankfurt - Toronto

Round-trip, Business Class, 2389 EUR, checked dates at Orbitz.com (April 6 - 20, 2011). Expedia.de works as well (2411 EUR). More stops are possible with Orbitz.com

Hin- und Rückflug, Business Class, 2389 EUR, überprüfte Daten bei Orbitz.com 6.-20.4.2011. Buchungen über Expedia.de sind für 2411 EUR möglich. Bei Orbitz werden noch Varianten mit mehr Stops angezeigt.

Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Special (from India, the Caribbean, the UK)

Virgin Atlantic India is offering a September Special for flights in Upper Class to the US:

Departing from
Delhi to    Sale fare from    Departure Dates

Boston        INR111,300    03 Sep - 31 Dec 10

Chicago        INR121,800    03 Sep - 31 Dec 10

Miami        INR121,800    03 Sep - 31 Dec 10

New York    INR111,300    10 Dec - 31 Dec 10

Washington    INR111,300    03 Sep - 31 Dec 10

Los Angeles    INR141,750    10 Dec - 31 Dec 10

San Francisco    INR141,750    10 Sep - 31 Dec 10

*Fare excludes taxes, fees, charges and surcharges and is subject to change. Terms & Conditions apply see below.

These fares are available until 30 September 2010

1. These fares are correct as of the 03 of September 2010.

2. Maximum stay is 3 days, minimum stay is one twelve months.

3. Children (under 12) pay 75% of the full adult fare. Infants (under 2) pay 10% of the full adult fare (exclusive of passenger taxes, fees charges and surcharges).

4. All travel is strictly subject to availability. The number of seats available on each flight at the offer price is restricted and it is possible that the seats allocated to this offer on a particular flight may be fully booked, even though seats are still available in other booking classes. Some flights may have no availability on certain dates and popular dates (i.e. weekends, school and public holidays) will fill quickly and Virgin Atlantic cannot guarantee availability.

5. Virgin Atlantic's published Conditions of Carriage apply (subject to change from time to time) and are available from Virgin Atlantic.

6. Once a booking has been confirmed date changes are charged at INR7300 per change. Cancellations are not permitted. Refunds are charged INR14000.

7. Once tickets have been issued Virgin Atlantic shall not be liable for any failure to comply with its obligations caused by (but not limited to) weather conditions, fire, flood, strike, hurricane, industrial dispute, war, terrorist activity, hostilities, political unrest, riots, civil commotion, or any other circumstances beyond the control of Virgin Atlantic.

8. Stopovers: 2 permitted - 1 free of charge and 1 at INR2500

9. These Terms and Conditions are subject to English Law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

Information / Booking: Virgin Atlantic India.

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Another special from Virgin Atlantic Caribbean:

These fares are available until 24 Sep 2010.

To London from:    Sale from*:    Departure dates:

Barbados    USD 1,799    06 Sep - 30 Nov 10
St. Lucia    USD 1,799    10 Sep - 19 Nov 10
Havana        USD 1,799    05 Sep - 24 Oct 10
Montego Bay    USD 1,799    14 Sep - 12 Oct 10
Kingston    USD 1,799    16 Sep - 29 Nov 10

*The fares shown above exclude taxes, fees and surcharges.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

   1. The fares and book by dates shown above are correct as of 08 September 2010, but are subject to change or extension depending on take up and market conditions.
   2. The fares shown above exclude taxes, fees and surcharges.
   3. The fares detailed above are strictly subject to availability and are offered on a first come, first served basis. The number of seats available on each flight at the fare detailed above is restricted and it is possible that the seats allocated on a particular flight may be fully booked, even though seats are still available in other booking classes. Some flights may have no availability on certain dates and popular dates (i.e. weekends, school and public holidays) will fill quickly.
   4. The fares detailed above are for outbound travel on selected dates: a. Round trips are permitted. b. Round trips where the destination of the outward sector and the departure point of the return sector differ are permitted. c. One way trips are not permitted. d. Trips including sectors on airlines other than Virgin Atlantic including codeshares are not permitted.
   5. The minimum saty is 5 days. Maximum stay is 12 months.
   6. Children (under 12) and infants (under 2) who require a seat pay 75% of the full adult fare. Alternatively infants (under 2) who do not require a seat pay 10% of the full adult fare (exclusive of passenger taxes, fees and surcharges).
   7. Once a booking has been confirmed: a. date changes are permitted for a charge of USD 200 per ticket. b. cancellations are not permitted. c. tickets are refundable for a charge of USD 200 per ticket.
   8. Flying Club miles, bonus miles and tier points are available on selected flights. Please check at time of booking.
      Virgin Atlantic's published Conditions of Carriage apply (subject to change from time to time) and are available from Virgin Atlantic.
   9. Once tickets have been issued Virgin Atlantic shall not be liable for any failure to comply with its obligations caused by (but not limited to) weather conditions, fire, flood, strike, hurricane, industrial dispute, war, terrorist activity, hostilities, political unrest, riots, civil commotion, or any other circumstances beyond the control of Virgin Atlantic.
10. These Terms and Conditions are subject to English Law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

Information / Booking: Virgin Atlantic Caribbean.

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And for those based in the UK:

UPPER CLASS SALE TO USA
All fares displayed below are:

    * Based on round trip adult fares and include all taxes, fees and surcharges. Additional credit card charges and weekend travel supplements apply.
    * Subject to terms and conditions shown below.

These fares are available until 14 September 2010.

Departing from
London to    Flight Number    Sale fare
from    Departure dates
New York    1/2/3/4/9/10/17/18/45/46    £1,620    23 Sep - 31 Oct 10
                £1,650    01 Nov - 08 Dec 10
                £1,650    09 Dec - 31 Dec 10
                £1,650    01 Jan - 07 Apr 11
                £1,650    08 Apr - 25 Apr 11

Los Angeles    7/8/23/24    £2,168    23 Sep - 31 Oct 10
            £2,198    01 Nov - 30 Jun 11


San Francisco    19/20    £2,398    23 Sep - 31 Oct 10
            £2,428    01 Nov - 30 Jan 11


Boston        11/12    £1,808    23 Sep - 31 Oct 10
            £1,838    01 Nov - 09 Jan 11


Washington    21/22    £1,788    23 Sep - 31 Oct 10
            £1,818    01 Nov - 09 Jan 11


Miami        5/6    £1,998    23 Sep - 31 Oct 10
            £2,028    01 Nov - 15 Dec 10


Las Vegas    43/44    £2,469    23 Sep - 31 Oct 10
            £2,499    01 Nov - 30 Jun 11

ORLANDO UPPER CLASS SALE
All fares displayed below are:

    * Based on round trip adult fares and include all taxes, fees and surcharges. Additional credit card charges apply.
    * Subject to terms and conditions shown below.

These fares are available until 30 September 2010.

Departing from
London Gatwick to    Flight Number    Sale fare
from    Departure dates
Orlando    15/16/27/28    £1,329        12 Feb - 12 Feb 11
    27/28                14 Feb - 19 Feb 11
    27/28                21 Feb - 21 Feb 11
    27/28                24 Feb - 26 Feb 11
    27/28                28 Feb - 28 Feb 11
    27/28                03 Mar - 03 Mar 11
    27/28                05 Mar - 05 Mar 11

Information / Booking: Virgin Atlantik UK.

United Business Class from Madrid to North America

Mittwoch, 8. September 2010

United is also offering special deals in Business Class from Spain:

Travel Dates: December 20, 2010 through January 6, 2011
From Madrid to
Boston, MA     1,920 € *
Miami, FL     2,049 € *
Chicago, IL     2,027 € *
Washington, D.C.     1,917 € *
Denver, CO     2,304 € *
Toronto, ON     3,014 € *
Las Vegas, NV     2,765 € *
Mexico City, Mexico     2,332 € *
Los Angeles, CA     2,091 € *
*IMPORTANT: Sample roundtrip fares filed in EUR including all taxes, fees and surcharges.

Applicable travel days: Daily
Advance purchase: Reservations are required for all sectors. Reservations are required at least 21 days before departure and ticketing must be completed within 72 hours of the reservation. For bookings on es.united.com, reservations and ticketing must be completed simultaneously.
Last day to purchase ticket: 27 September 2010
Minimum stay: 6 Day or Sunday night stay
Maximum stay: 3 months
Travel dates: 20 December 2010 through 06 January 2011
Fee to change itinerary: Changes allowed for €200.
Fee to cancel itinerary: Ticket is nonrefundable.
Booking class: Z
Fare basis code: LLNNZBE
Fare type: Roundtrip fares
Blackout dates: None
Applicable code-share carriers:
United Airlines, Lufthansa, Continental and Air Canada flights are permitted.
Transfers:
Unlimited transfers permitted
Stopovers: None.

Source and booking / Quelle und Buchung: United Airlines Spain.

United Business Class from Amsterdam to USA

Travel Dates: December 20, 2010 - January 6, 2011
From Amsterdam to
Boston, MA € 1,704
New York City, NY € 1,600
Chicago, IL € 1,700
Phoenix, AZ € 1,904
Denver, CO € 1,902
San Francisco, CA € 1,804
Los Angeles, CA € 1,904
Washington, D.C. € 1,700

*IMPORTANT: Sample roundtrip fares filed in EUR including all taxes, fees and surcharges.

Applicable travel days: Daily
Advance purchase: For bookings on unitedairlines.nl reservations and ticketing must be completed simultaneously.
Last day to purchase ticket: 20 September 2010
Minimum stay: 6 days or Sunday night
Maximum stay: 3 Months
Travel dates: December 20, 2010 - January 6, 2011
Fee to change itinerary: No changes allowed.
Fee to cancel itinerary: Ticket is non-refundable.
Booking class: Z
Fare basis code: ZNCZEUW
Fare type: Roundtrip fares
Blackout dates: None
Applicable code share carriers:
United Airlines, Lufthansa, Continental and Air Canada flights permitted.
Transfers: Unlimited transfers permitted
Stopovers: None

Source and booking / Quelle und Buchung: United Airlines Netherlands.

British Airways September Sale: book by September 14!

Dienstag, 7. September 2010

Information and booking / Information und Buchung: British Airways September Sale (all classes)

To Sydney in Business Class and First Class: Qatar Airways & Singapore Airlines A380

Travel from Athens to Sydney with Qatar Airways' 777 and Singapore Airlines' A380 in Business Class. Price is 3421 USD (2655 EUR), book at www.orbitz.com. We checked with sample dates April 9 - April 22, 2011. Combinations with other airlines such as Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific or Thai Airways are possible.

One-way flights Athens - Sydney are available for 2073 USD (1608 EUR) in Business Class or 3184 USD (2470 EUR) in First Class (First Class only on A380) (2634 USD if First Class on Thai Airways instead of Singapore Airlines' A380).
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Fliegen Sie von Athen nach Sydney mit Qatar Airways' 777 und im A380 von Singapore Airlines in Business Class. Der Flug kostet 3421 USD (2655 EUR), buchbar unter www.orbitz.com. Überprüfte Beispieldaten: 9.4. - 22.4.2011. Kombinationen mit anderen Airlines wir Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific oder Thai Airways sind ebenfalls möglich.
Nur der Hinflug Athen - Sydney ist für 2073 USD (1608 EUR) in Business Class oder 3184 USD (2470 EUR) in First Class (First Class nur im A380) buchbar (2634 USD, falls der First Class Abschnitt auf Thai Airways anstatt dem A380 von Singapore Airlines stattfindet).

$2,866 + $318 taxes & fees = $3,184 USD per person
Price Assurance

Leave

Fri, Apr 22

Qatar Airways 477
Qatar Airways

Depart:
    7:30pm
Arrive:
    11:45pm



Athens, Greece (ATH)
Doha, Qatar (DOH)
2 stops

    * Business
    * 4hr 15min
    * Airbus A321

Change planes. Time between flights: 2hr 10min


Qatar Airways 638
Qatar Airways

Depart:
    1:55am
Arrive:
    3:05pm



Doha, Qatar (DOH)
Singapore, Singapore (SIN)

    * Business
    * 8hr 10min
    * Boeing 777

Change Airline. Time between flights: 9hr 25min


Singapore Airlines 231
Singapore Airlines

Depart:
    12:30am
Arrive:
    11:10am



Singapore, Singapore (SIN)
Sydney, Australia (SYD)

    * First Class
    * 8hr 40min
    * Airbus A380

Total duration: 32hr 40min

This flight arrives two days later.


Book: 9/24 - 10/1/2010
Travel: 9/24 - 11/18/2010

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Los Angeles - Honolulu	$730 *
Oakland - Honolulu	$597 *
Phoenix - Honolulu	$706 *
Portland - Honolulu	$533 *
Sacramento - Honolulu	$629 *
San Diego - Honolulu	$770 *
San Francisco - Honolulu	$647 *
San Jose - Honolulu	$547 *
Seattle - Honolulu	$525 *

Portland - Maui	$550 *
Oakland - Maui	$549 *
San Diego - Maui	$809 *
Seattle - Maui	$545 *

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