Hotel Boston - How to Get the Very Cheapest Business Class and First Class Airfare Deals

Here are 10 top tips for getting cheaper first class and business class airfares:

Some airlines in the US will automatically upgrade elite members to first class if there is space available. Upgrade priority and seating privileges, if you can attain elite status you will enjoy special perks such as free lounge access. You should try to have loyalty membership from at least 2 of the major world alliances. Always join the frequent flyer programs of the airlines you fly on. 1.

Alternatively check out L'Avion's code-share partner OpenSkies (a British Airways subsidiary) which flies a 3-class Boeing 757 with only 82 seats between Paris and NYC. 550 return, try a flight on "all-business" class L'Avion which flies from New York to Paris from around $1. 2.

700, returns in business class can be had from around $1. Iceland Air and Kuwait Airways - they all fly between the US and the UK and will undercut the business class cabins of the major carriers by up to 80%, pakistan International, also consider flying with some of the more off-beat airlines such as Air India. 3.

Chinatown consolidators are another source of low airfares to Asia. China Airlines and Korean - they often have very good value deals to many Asian cities, consider one of the minor Asian carriers such as EVA, if flying from West coast USA to Asia. 4.

000 level, the major airlines have recently cut some transatlantic business class airfares to around the $2, since the "open skies" agreement between the US and the EU came into force in 2008. Watch out for occasional special offer business class fares available on the major airlines - you should always be signed up to their mailing lists. Stay informed! 5.

Airlines can offer one-way upgrades on international flights for as little as $200 - this is significantly cheaper than booking a business class or first class ticket outright. At the gate or in the frequent flyer lounge, this can be done at check-in. Ask if you can purchase an upgrade to business class at the airport. 6.

You are much more likely to get a free upgrade if the flight happens to be overbooked due to the very limited number of premium economy seats. If available buy a premium economy seat - this is a class between coach and business class on an international flight. 7.

Buy an economy class ticket and then use your frequent flyer air miles / points to purchase an upgrade to business or first class. 8.

Consider a fractional ownership program such as the one offered by NetJets which can be more cost effective for a group of travellers than buying full fare first class tickets, alternatively. If commercial airlines are too 'low brow' for you and you wish to fly by executive business jet then get a quote on an "empty leg" fare which can save you up to 75% off the normal jet charter fare - this can be exceptionally good value. 9.

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