We know traveling first class isn’t everyone’s budget. But if you can afford it, there’s currently a big sale on front-of-the-cabin seats for incoming flights Europe. American and British Airways have slashed first-class fares to some of the most popular destinations on the continent, including London, Milan, Paris, and Rome. This is a great way to fly abroad in the comfort of a lie-flat seat.
Travel times for this sale are during the peak summer travel season, July and August. Some routes are available until March 2025, so if you want to plan further ahead, check Remember to search for your favorite destination. You may get lucky. Additionally, many routes don’t stop, but some of the best prices include itineraries with stops.
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Basic information about trading
Airlines: American airline, British Airways
Route: First-class round-trip travel from various US cities to London, Paris, Milan and Rome
How to make a reservation: Browse Google Flights, then book directly with the airline
Travel day: Mainly for travel in July and August 2024.
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Model flight
European destinations included in this sale include:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London, England
- Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris, France
- Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan, Italy
- Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO), Rome, Italy
US cities included in this agreement:
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, MA
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Dallas, Texas
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Houston, Texas
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, California
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York City, NY
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, CA
Let’s start in New York City. American gets a first-class cabin to Rome (FCO) for just $2,639 round-trip in July.
That’s a great price for a first-class ticket to the Old City, according to Google Flights data.
You can find similarly great prices in August for this route on American.
There are many flights available from New York City to Milan. You can fly from Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) in August for $3,056 round-trip. Please note that each way there is a stop at Heathrow Airport.
You can save big when you book flights to Paris from Miami in July. American has first class seats from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for $3,082 USD, a big discount for this route. Even factoring in transit times each way, it’s still an incredible deal.
Miami to Rome (FCO) is another great bargain. We found availability on this route in August at less than half the usual cost.
San Francisco to Rome is also available at huge discounts. You can fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rome in August for less than $4,000, which is an incredible savings.
Some of the best fares we found on this deal were from Texas to England. American has first-class seats departing George Bush InterContinental Airport in Houston (IAH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in late July for just $3,748 round-trip.
Boston arrives London Good stock is also available, although prices depend on the day. We found this itinerary in July from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to London for $2,718 round-trip.
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Bottom line
Not all first class cabins are created equal, so be sure to check the model of aircraft that will fly the routes you’re interested in. Additionally, if Paris is the destination you choose in this deal, be sure to read TPG’s tips for best way to get from Charles de Gaulle airport to the city.
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