Tired of traditional holiday gatherings and celebrations? Why not mix it up this year and head to Europe? While you’re at it, why not enjoy a bit of luxury while flying there?

Continental Airlines is offering BusinessFirst airfare deals from a range of U.S. cities to destinations across Europe including London, Amsterdam, Paris, and many more. This is a big one, and features airfare as low as $1,130+ r/t on some non-stop routes. These BusinessFirst specials are good for outbound travel between Nov. 21 - 27 and Dec. 19, 2009 - Jan. 1, 2010.

Visit Continental Airlines for more details. Use our Deal Finder-Europe tool for holiday airfare deals to Europe in economy.

Lufthansa’s reduced business class airfare special is coming to an end. However, you still have a couple of days left to capitalize. Purchase your airline ticket by August 7, 2009 and you can find business class deals on a range of routes including Philadelphia to London, New York to Frankfurt, Atlanta to Paris, San Francisco to Zurich, and more.

Lufthansa’s reduced business class fares start at $1,071+ one-way. Visit Lufthansa for more details. If you want economy airfare deals to Europe from your hometown, use our Deal Finder-Europe tool.

OpenSkies has kicked off new business class airfare deals for the summer. You’ll find deals in their BIZ Class from New York to Amsterdam and Paris. Amsterdam flights start as low as $565+ one-way, while Paris flights start at $628+ one-way. Purchase your OpenSkies business class airline tickets by July 31, 2009.

OpenSkies Biz Class features seats that recline 140 degrees with 52″ seat pitch, personal entertainment systems, added room, and much more. Visit OpenSkies Speical Offers for more details, and check out the FareCompare Deal Finder for cheap flights to Europe from your hometown.

You still have the chance to hop across the Pond in style. Lufthansa is offering the luxury of business class to a number of European destinations for outbound travel through Sept. 4, 2009 (return by Dec. 5, 2009).

You’ll find business class deals to Madrid, Paris, Rome, and much more. Business class airfare starts as low as $859+ one-way on some routes. Visit Lufthansa for more details. Use the FareCompare Deal Finder for cheap flights to Europe from your hometown.

American Airlines is offering deals on business class flights to destinations across Europe from a range of U.S. departure cities. Find specials to Rome, Paris, London, Madrid and more. Business class airfare starts as low as $977+ each-way on some routes.

Purchase your airline ticket by July 6 for outbound travel between June 28 and September 4, 2009 (complete travel by September. 11, 2009). Visit American Airlines for more details.

If you have a friend or loved one out there, now is the time to get them to go to London with you. British Airways is offering two business class airline tickets to London for the price of one. This offer is good from a range of departure cities in the U.S.

We’ve seen companion deals from BA in the past, but this one gives you the chance to enjoy the luxury and perks of British Airways Club World business class.

The 2-for-1 business class offer ends May 26, but it’s good for travel from the U.S. from June 1 to October 31, 2009. Visit British Airways for more details.

There’s still time…

Fly American Airlines to the United Kingdom, in an eligible First or Business Class flight, and earn 50,000 miles - just like that.

And you can earn 25K miles by traveling on certain Economy Class flights.

You have to book - and complete your travel - by June 30.

And you must use the promo code: UK50K

See all the details here.

OpenSkies is making it a little easier for you and a loved one to experience a bit of luxury on your way to Europe. The carrier is offering “Free” companion ticket specials from New York to Amsterdam and Paris in their Biz Bed cabin.

Here’s a glimpse of what the OpenSkies Biz Bed experience has to offer:

• Separate check-in with private lounge access
• Private cabin with only 12 seats
• Expertly selected wines
• A la carte meals inspired by top chefs
• Universal power plug-in for computer and personal electronics at every seat
• Personal entertainment systems with more than 50 hours of programming
• 24-hour Concierge to assist with reservations, as well as hotel, car rental, restaurants, theater, florists and child care
• Advantage of joining the “British Airways Executive Club” customer-loyalty program allowing customers to accumulate miles on both OpenSkies and British Airways and to benefit from its many advantages beyond mileage.

Taxes and fees do apply to this special, so nothing is technically free. However, you and your companion can fly Biz Bed to Amsterdam for as low as $3,400+ R/T or to Paris for as low as $3,900+ R/T. Purchase your airline ticket by May 31, 2009, and visit OpenSkies for more details.

United Airlines is still running first class specials on flights to destinations across Europe. Enjoy all of the luxury you’ve come to expect from international first class on flights to London, Paris, Rome, and a range of other cities on the Continent. First class airfare starts as low as $3,320+ each-way.

A 14-day advance purchase is required for most flights. However, first class deals to London require a 42-day advance purchase. Visit United Airlines for more details.

Stretch out and enjoy a bit of business class luxury to Europe this month.

Lufthansa is offering business class specials to London, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, and more. Business class airfare from New York ranges from $1,019+ one-way to $1,569+ one-way depending on your destination (London fares are the lowest).

Purchase your flight and depart by May 29, 2009. Visit Lufthansa for more details.

This is not the cheapest way to get to London - but it may well be the most luxurious way - and, it’s still a good deal.

Virgin Atlantic has first class airfare to London for under $2,000.

But hurry - this is a ONE-DAY SALE.

See RickSeaney’s post for all the details.

A few weeks ago, we highlighted the Virgin Atlantic “Upper Class” airfare sale featuring first class deals to London. At the time, it looked as though the specials would diasappear in May, but now you have even more time to save.

Purchase your airline ticket by June 13, 2009, and you can find first class airfare as low as $1,061+ each-way from New York to London. You’ll also find deals from Miami, Boston, Chicago, Washington, and more. Travelers on the West Coast can benefit, too, with airfare from Los Angeles and San Francisco starting as low as $1,509+ each-way.

These specials are good for travel between April 21 and Jun 27, 2009. Visit Virgin Atlantic for more details, and search FareCompare.com for cheap economy flights to London.

OpenSkies is still offering deals on their premium economy (PREM+) airfare from New York to Amsterdam. Deals start as low as $550+ each-way, and they include PREM+ perks like personal entertainment systems with over 50 hours of video and audio, more legroom, and 140 degree reclining seats.

Purchase your airline ticket by April 30 for travel through September 4, 2009. Visit OpenSkies Promo for more details.

Search FareCompare.com to find cheap flights to Amsterdam from your hometown.

Virgin prides itself on customer service, and nowhere is this more evident than in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class. An overseas flight at the front of the plane involves gourmet cuisine, in-seat on-demand entertainment, an onboard bar, easy check-in, chauffeur service (for a cost), and more.

Virgin Atlantic is currently offering deals on Upper Class airfare to London from New York (and Newark), Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Orlando. Deals from the East Coast start as low as $1,061+ each-way, and West Coast airfare starts as low as $1,509+ each-way.

Current Upper Class airfare specials are good through May 29, 2009. Visit Virgin Atlantic for more details.

US Airways is kicking off new service between Philadelphia and Oslo. In order to welcome the new Norwegian route, the carrier is offering cheap flights to Oslo from a range of departure cities.

The deals are good for travel in economy, but the carrier is offering a deal sweetener to business class travelers, as well. If you book a flight in US Airways’ Envoy class, you can pick up 5,000 bonus miles.

Check out our Travel Deals blog for more details on US Airways’ latest Oslo airfare and miles special.

Even as the cold weather continues its hold on much of the country, we can start to think about the warmer days ahead, and we can start to think about summer travel.

American Airlines has business class deals to destinations across Europe for travel between June 28 and September 11, 2009. You can enjoy all the luxury of business class and the “American Airlines Flagship” experience while traveling to Paris, Zurich, London, Madrid, and a range of other European cities. You’ll find business class airfare as low as $1,001+ each-way.

Purchase your airline ticket by July 6. Visit American Airlines Specials for more details.

Plan a luxury escape to Paris, and avoid the crowds and tourist-heavy hotels.

The latest boutique hotel to make the scene in the City of Lights is the Radisson Blu Le Dokhan’s Hotel, Paris Trocadero. Situated in a former private residence, this 45-key hotel plays home to an elevator created from a vintage Louis Vuitton trunk, Paris’ first champagne bar, live entertainment, and much more.

Visit our deals blog for more details on room rates at the Le Dokhan’s Hotel.

You still have a few days left to save on business class flights to Europe for travel through April 17, 2009.

Fly to destinations across the Continent including Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Athens, Rome, and more. Better yet, fly to those destinations in the luxury of United Airlines business class. You’ll enjoy fine food and drinks, personal entertainment, room to stretch out, and a range of other amenities.

Business class airfare can be found for as low as $1,240+ each-way from departure cities throughout the U.S. Purchase your airline ticket by February 20 (Saturday night minimum stay is required). Visit United Airlines business class sale for more details.

Check out “Aer Lingus Spring and Summer Europe Airfare Sale” for economy airfare deals to Europe.

OK, so you haven’t figured out what you’re going to get that special someone for Valentine’s Day yet. Sure, you could head over to the flower shop or grab a box of candy. Hey, you might even be able to still get reservations at a decent restaurant. You could do any of those things…or you could go big, and head to Paris for Valentine’s Day.

Nothing says romance like 3-nights in a fine Parisian hotel, and Air France can help you set it all up. The carrier is offering airfare/hotel vacation packages that also include extras like breakfast and site seeing tours.

Time is running out, so act fast, and put those flower-givers to shame. Deals are available from departure cities across the U.S. Visit Air France Holidays for more details.

Whether you’re interested in heading off to Europe now or taking that dream vacation this summer, Continental Airlines can get you there in the luxury of BusinessFirst class for less.

The carrier’s current business class/first class Europe airfare sale features deals to destinations including Paris, London, and Rome. You’ll find two sets of sale airfares from Newark, Houston, and Cleveland. The lowest airfares are good for travel between June 28 and Sept. 4, but you can still find deals on flights from February 2 to April 17.

Summer flights require a 60-day advance purchase, and February to April flights require a 14-day advance purchase. Visit Continental Airlines Offers for more details and a complete list of destinations.

Use FareCompare Maps to find the lowest filed airfares to Europe from your hometown.

Yesterday, we highlighted deals on business class flights to Europe from Continental Airlines, Swiss, and SAS. Well, United Airlines is also a part of the action.

The United Airlines’ Europe Business Class Airfare Sale features flights as low as $1,240+ each-way to Amsterdam, Geneva, Milan, Paris, Athens, and many more destinations throughout Europe. These deals are available from departure cities across the U.S.

Purchase your airline ticket by January 30 for travel between February 4, 2009 and April 17, 2009. A 14-day advance purchase and a Saturday night minimum stay are required. Visit United Airlines for more details, and check out our FareCompare Maps to find the lowest filed airfares to Europe from your hometown.

Today, Joe Brancatelli of Joe Sent Me fame, broke down a number of business class deals to Europe that are now available for winter, spring, and summer travel.

Continental Airlines business class airfare as low as $945+ each-way can be found for travel between Newark and London. Flights to a range of other European cities including Dublin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, and more are also on sale, with prices ranging from $1,107+ each-way to $1,368+ each-way depending on the destination. You have to depart by April 17, 2009 and travel must be completed by April 30, 2009.

Continental Airlines isn’t the only carrier offering business class deals to Europe. Swiss International Air Lines has launched business class specials from cities across the U.S. to Zurich, Geneva, and more. SAS has also joined in with summer business class airfares to Scandinavia starting at about $3000+ roundtrip.

Start planning to fly to Europe in style, and visit Joe Sent Me for more details.

OpenSkies is starting the New Year with new deals to Amsterdam. You’ll find premium economy (PREM+) airfare on flights from NYC to AMS for as low as $1000 R/T (taxes and fees included).

Check out our Travel Deals page to learn more about this OpenSkies special and all the perks PREM+ has to offer.

OpenSkies, the not quite all-business class carrier, still has premium economy (PREM+) deals from New York to Paris and Amsterdam. If you want to escape to either of these storied European cities, you can find PREM+ airfare as low as $740+ each-way (fuel surcharge included).

OpenSkies prides itself on offering business class comfort in PREM+, so you’ll find amenities that you won’t find in most economy classes:

• Seats recline to 140 degrees with a 52″ seat pitch — 12″ more legroom
• Only 40 seats
• One universal power plug-ins for computer and personal electronics
• Personal entertainment system with over 50 hours of audio and video

Visit Fly OpenSkies for more details, and search FareCompare to find the lowest filed airfares to Europe from your hometown.