Philippine Airlines is running a special promotion that will get you two first class or business class airline tickets to Manila for the price of one.

This “Buy One Take One” travel deal is unlike most in that it requires you to call one of Philippine Airlines’ offices. However, a few minutes on the phone for a “free” first class or business class plane ticket is definitely worth your while.

Keep reading for details and a list of departure cities…

It seems a little irrational, but there are times when combining your airfare with a stay in a luxury hotel or with rental of a luxury car can actually cost you less than the airfare itself. You can also find great travel deals that provide you with additional nights in 4-star hotels and resorts for no extra cost. Sure in a world where retailers seem to add charges whenever they possibly can, this all seems a little bit like a plot to an episode of “The Twilight Zone,” but fear not, these deals are for real.

You can often find these luxury offers from the airlines or the resorts themselves. They’re especially popular during off-peak travel to destinations like Las Vegas, New York, Telluride, and Orlando. Before you grab the sleep mask and prepare for a week of pampering, though, make sure the luxury travel deal your looking into is actually a deal…

Treat yourself and take a ride in First Class from Cleveland to Baltimore next week. Continental has a one-way Y-Up airfare for $177 (taxes and fees included) for travel on January 26th. Coach will run you $147 out-the-door, so why not live a little?

This Continental airfare is another example of how Y-Up airfares can allow you to fly first class at prices that are usually reserved for coach. Like many Y-Ups, this one isn’t easy to find, but with the right tools you can track down the best first class deals out there.

Let us help you fly in style for less. Check out our Y-Up airfare search, and find the affordable first class tickets from your home airport to destinations all over the world.

Last week, we highlighted SilverJet’s ‘Very Sivilised Sale’ as well as some of the problems the all-business class airline could face in light of MaxJet’s demise. This week, we’re looking at the standard business-class airfare from New York to London to see what kind of deals the newer, smaller airlines like SilverJet can really offer.

Of course, this is one flight for specific dates, so we will keep running these tests to see what kind of pressure the larger carriers start applying over the course of the year.

Keep reading to see who can get you from New York to London for less in February…

Northwest Airlines is offering a first class deal from Baltimore/Washington DC to Detroit for selected travel dates in February.

You can find first class airfare for as low as $297+ rt ($341 out-the-door).

There’s a debate among travelers as to whether or not premium economy is really worth the extra money. First, let’s be very clear: premium economy is not business class. Generally speaking, business class offers more than 50% the leg room, greater recline in seats, and more amenities than premium economy.

However, for travelers who simply can’t justify paying business class airfare, premium economy can be a welcome option. That brings us to today’s deal of the day…

Delta Air Lines is offering first class airfare from New York to Santiago, Dominican Republic for just $568+ rt. Santiago is a cultural and economic center with growing interest for tourists. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the past, present, and future of the region, or you just want to gain a fuller appreciation for the art of cigar rolling, you can find what you’re looking for in Santiago.

This first class travel deal from Delta is bookable right now for travel in early February. Enjoy the luxury of first class for less, and discover what brings people from all over the world to Santiago:

Ready to shake off the glitz of Vegas for the sun-soaked beaches and relaxation of Cancun? Want to to make the trip in style? Now’s your chance.

Northwest Airlines is offering first class airfares of $689+ rt between Las Vegas and Cancun for travel in early February.

A quick check of the Northwest Airlines website shows that this first class airfare is bookable right now, so take advantage while you can:

From time to time I like to highlight some of the best of the best in discounted first class airfare.

It doesn’t get much better than this — this is what Y-Ups are all about — and yes you should be shopping for Christmas now — even those this discounted first class airfare is good for any day you want to travel in the next 11 months…