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  • October 13, 2009

    Cheap Business Class Flights to Paris: OpenSkies Winter Sale

    Filed under: Business Class, OpenSkies, Paris — mike @ 12:11 pm
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    OpenSkies has kicked off a winter airfare sale for flights from New York to Paris. Enjoy the luxury of OpenSkies’ business class (BIZ) for as low as $590+ one-way for travel between January 6, 2010 and March 31, 2010.

    Purchase your business class airline ticket by Oct. 25, 2009 to take advantage of these deals. Visit OpenSkies for more details, and check out their BIZ Seat while you’re there.

    If business class deals are still too steep, search FareCompare.com for cheap flights to Europe.

    July 24, 2009

    OpenSkies Halts Service on Amsterdam Route

    Filed under: Business Class, Europe, OpenSkies — mike @ 2:28 pm
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    The premium airline game has been a tough one over the past couple of years. We’ve seen business class-only carriers fly off into the sunset, and now BA’s OpenSkies is halting service between the U.S. to one of their two international destinations:

    “OpenSkies said Friday it will suspend its service between New York and Amsterdam beginning Aug. 16.” (from MarketWatch)

    This leaves only New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR) to Paris-Orly (ORY).

    A drop in demand for business travel has affected major airlines all over the world (transatlantic routes have been hit particularly hard), so it’s not surprising that a carrier catering to a business crowd would take a large hit.

    July 6, 2009

    OpenSkies Business Class Airfare Sale: Amsterdam and Paris

    Filed under: Business Class, Europe, OpenSkies — mike @ 12:26 pm
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    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.

    June 3, 2009

    Birthday Business Class Specials from OpenSkies

    Filed under: Business Class, OpenSkies — mike @ 2:40 pm
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    OpenSkies is celebrating it’s first birthday with special business class (BIZ) airfares from New York to Paris and Amsterdam. Enjoy all the luxury of business class in OpenSkies for $475+ one-way to Amsterdam and $550+ one-way to Paris.

    Purchase your airline ticket by June 30. Visit OpenSkies for more details, and check out what BIZ class has to offer.

    May 5, 2009

    OpenSkies Business Class “Free” Companion Offer

    Filed under: Business Class, Europe, OpenSkies — mike @ 1:15 pm
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    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.

    March 31, 2009

    Prem+ to Amsterdam on OpenSkies

    Filed under: Airfare Sales, Europe, OpenSkies, Premium Economy — mike @ 1:50 pm
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    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.

    January 8, 2009

    Premium Economy to Amsterdam: $1000 R/T Out-the-Door

    Filed under: Cheap Airfare Sales, Europe, OpenSkies — mike @ 2:08 pm
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    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.

    January 5, 2009

    OpenSkies: Premium Economy to Paris and Amsterdam

    Filed under: Europe, OpenSkies, Premium Economy — mike @ 1:58 pm
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    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.

    November 20, 2008

    BA Offers More Premium Perks for OpenSkies and L’Avion

    After purchasing L’Avion, British Airways has been trying to better align the French business class carrier with OpenSkies, the Englang-based BA-owned business/premium economy carrier.

    It’s taken several months to get things going, but we’re starting to see some progress. Travelers on OpenSkies and L’Avion will now have access to more of the premium perks that BA frequent fliers are used to:

    “All customers flying L’Avion will be able to earn British Airways Executive Club miles effective December 2nd. When flying on OpenSkies in PREM+ and on L’Avion, 125% of the actual flown mileage will be awarded. When flying on OpenSkies in BIZ, customers will continue to receive 150% of the actual flown mileage. L’Avion customers will be able to enter their BA Executive Club number into bookings made via the L’Avion website or through their travel agent.” (from PR Newswire)

    Perhaps even more important than extra miles and increased club access, is the codeshare agreement that is set to take place between OpenSkies and L’Avion. The agreement (set to take effect early next year) will expand service between New York and Paris, increasing flights to three daily.

    November 17, 2008

    Premium Economy and Business Class Airfare Sale from OpenSkies

    Filed under: Airfare Sales, Business Class, OpenSkies, Paris — mike @ 3:20 pm
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    Just a friendly reminder that the business class (Biz) and premium economy (Prem+) airfare sale from OpenSkies is still up and running. You’ll find deals in both classes from New York to Paris and New York to Amsterdam.

    Nonstop flights to Amsterdam run $1050+ each-way (fuel surcharge included) in Biz and $550+ each-way (fuel surcharge included) in Prem+. Nonstops to Paris will cost an extra $50 in both classes. Prem+ provides 12″ more legroom, greater seat recline, and more overall space than standard economy class. Biz class seats recline into 6′ flatbeds, feature personal entertainment options, and enough amenities to truly set it apart from Prem+.

    Book your airline ticket by November 21, 2008 for travel through March 31, 2009. Visit OpenSkies Special Offers for more details.

    November 6, 2008

    Business Class Airfare Deals to Europe on OpenSkies

    Filed under: Business Class, OpenSkies, Premium Economy — mike @ 2:13 pm
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    OpenSkies has released “limited special offers” in business class (Biz) and premium economy class (Prem+) for flights from New York to Amsterdam and Paris.

    You’ll find Amsterdam business class airfare for as low as $1,050+ each-way (fuel surcharge included), while a seat in Prem+ will run you $550+ each-way (fuel surcharge included). Airfare to Paris is just slightly higher, with Biz seats costing $1,100+ each-way (fuel surcharge included) and Prem+ at $600+ each-way (fuel surcharge included).

    These business class and premium economy airfare deals from OpenSkies have to be booked by November 21 for travel between November 20, 2008 and March 31, 2009. Visit OpenSkies Special Offers for more details.

    Thanks to Joe Brancatelli of Joe Sent Me for the heads-up on this one.

    October 7, 2008

    Cheap Premium Economy (PREM+) Flights to Paris and Amsterdam

    Filed under: OpenSkies, Premium Economy — mike @ 12:29 pm
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    OpenSkies has launched deals in their PREM+ class from New York to Paris and Amsterdam for travel through March 30, 2009. PREM+ features added legroom, personal entertainment, universal power sources, room to recline, and more.

    You’ll find airfare for as low as $499+ one-way to Amsterdam and $599+ one-way to Paris. There are only “1,000 seats available” on each of these non-stop routes, so they urge you to act fast. You have to book your flight by October 15th to take advantage of these deals from OpenSkies.

    Visit OpenSkies Launch Offers for more details, and search FareCompare to find the lowest filed airfares from to Europe from your home airport.

    September 9, 2008

    “Cheap” Business Class Flights on OpenSkies

    Filed under: Business Class, Cheap Airfare Sales, OpenSkies — mike @ 1:20 pm
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    OpenSkies has kicked off a 4-day business class (BIZ) airfare sale to Amsterdam “in honor of Dutch explorer Henry Hudson who arrived in New York in 1609.” Of course, even if your knowledge of Dutch history is a bit lacking, you can still capitalize on the promotion and enjoy a well-earned vacation in Amsterdam.

    Amsterdam service begins October 15th, and as that date approaches, the carrier has dropped airfare below even their initial introductory offer (thanks to Joe Brancatelli for getting the news out there before OpenSkies even listed the airfare sale on their site). Business class flights from New York to Amsterdam are currently $1,609 R/T (including taxes and fees). You can also find premium economy (PREM+) flights to Amsterdam for $1,158 R/T. You have until September 12th to purchase your airline ticket for travel between October 15th, 2008 and March 31, 2009.

    Visit OpenSkies Promo for details.

    August 12, 2008

    Travel Deals on OpenSkies’ New Non-Stop Route to Amsterdam

    Filed under: OpenSkies, Premium Economy — mike @ 11:12 am
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    Non-stop flights between New York and Amsterdam are set for take off on OpenSkies. The new route begins regular service on August 15th, and you can still take advantage of the deals OpenSkies is offering in honor of the launch.

    You’ll find premium economy (Prem+) airfare for as low as $821+ each-way. OpenSkies has designed its Prem + seating to provide many of the perks of business class, so you will enjoy world-class meals, a personal entertainment system, wine selections, and enough room to recline and relax.

    Visit OpenSkies Special Offers to learn more about their Prem+ deals from the place once called New Amsterdam to the original Amsterdam.

    June 30, 2008

    OpenSkies Prem+ Paris Airfare Sale

    Filed under: Cheap Airfare Sales, Europe, OpenSkies — mike @ 1:33 pm
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    OpenSkies has been celebrating its official launch with premium economy deals on flights between New York and Paris. Well, that airfare sale is coming to an end, so if you want to enjoy a bit of added comfort, more legroom, a personal entertainment system, and all of the other OpenSkies Prem+ perks for less, you’ll need to book fast.

    The Paris airfare sale ends on July 4th, and it’s good for travel through August 31st. You’ll find premium economy airfare for as low as $770+ each-way.

    Keep reading for more details on OpenSkies’ Prem+ offerings, and visit OpenSkies Launch Offer for more details…

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    June 12, 2008

    British Airways’ OpenSkies Set to Fly

    Filed under: British Airways, OpenSkies — mike @ 1:29 pm
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    OpenSkies, a subsidiary of British Airways is set to fly next week (June 19th), and the carrier is dedicated to creating a “complete travel experience” for its passengers. OpenSkies offers seats in business class (biz), premium economy (prem +), and economy, but there are only 82 seats onboard, so everyone will have ample legroom and comfort.

    While business class-only airlines have not faired well of late, OpenSkies is a different animal. With its link to British Airways and its range of options, it may be able to avoid the pitfalls that carriers like eos, Silverjet, and Maxjet fell into.

    You can currently book flights between New York and Paris, but OpenSkies has plans to expand to other EU markets. Keep reading for a look at Open Skies’ cabins and what they’re fond of calling the “OpenSkies Difference.”

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