We’ve seen a number of deals this week to kick off the new year.
The latest comes from TAP Air Portugal, with round-trip flights to more than 35 European destinations starting at $379.
Discounted travel can be booked through Jan. 18, though these flights might sell out before then.
Deal basics
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Airline: TAP Air Portugal
Routes: From Boston, Miami, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., to Copenhagen, Paris, Oslo, Stockholm, Lisbon and more
How to book: Directly with the airline
Travel dates: Jan. 11-May 31
Book by: Jan. 18
Sample flights
The following flights were priced as listed at the time of publication. We cannot guarantee the below round-trip flights will be available when you book:
O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH), from $379
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), from $389
Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Oslo Airport (OSL), from $399
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), from $409
JFK and EWR to Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO), from $469
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), from $499
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), from $509
Per usual, the cheapest flights in this deal will fall under the Discount fare type, which is the cheapest TAP fare type, offering slightly less than basic economy. Even so, all TAP fare types allow passengers to bring one carry-on item and one personal item. Discount fares also include meals on board. Charges for seat selection and checked baggage for these flights start at $25 and $85 one-way, respectively. Plus, this fare type is nonrefundable and charges a $300 change fee.
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In addition to the advertised discounted economy fares, TAP has also promoted discounted business-class fares starting at $1,629, including to Portugal, Zurich and Frankfurt.
Maximize your purchase
Be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases to book this deal, such as:
Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: 2 points per dollar on travel
American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel
The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel, on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year
Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar on airfare
Chase Sapphire Reserve: 3 points per dollar on airfare
Bottom line
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While this deal offers cheaper fares to Europe from the U.S., keep in mind that the discount only applies to the base fare. You’ll have to factor in additional charges, such as for seat selection.
Be sure to check out competing deals below before booking:
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Deal: 40% off round-trip Breeze flights through mid-February
SAS offering spring premium economy deals to Europe
Act fast: Alaska deal with fares starting at $39 one-way
2 Amtrak deals: BOGO for New York state winter travel; buy 3 get 1 for summer travel
NYC Broadway and Restaurant Week: Score early access with your Bilt Mastercard
