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If I want to fly first class one way London - New York, what is the cheapest way I could do it?

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I am happy to collect tokens, wait months, go standby, sleep with the captain (joking about the last one).

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  1. The best bet is Silverjet from London Luton - all business class accomodation.  Fares from £460 one way.  Go to flysilverjet.com


  2. Check well in advance on all Airline websites as they have early 'specials' although these go quickly as there are usually only one or two per flight if at all.

    Low season is obviously the easiest time, also when an airline is in need of PR, (after bad financial results/any problems) they'll have great offers.

    Standby isn't as good as it used to be, the airlines know you just want to go, so you are a captive, fewer deals available these days.

    If all else fails...Get to know a steward..they have friends and family discounts!

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  4. Hahaha, oh my goodness.  I hope you know that the average roundtrip London - New York fare on BA is about 14,500 dollars, which means one way tickets are 7,250.   Waiting won't do you any good - international first class doesn't go on sale.  No standby for cabins other than economy (World Traveller).  The cheapest way would be to buy a FULL FARE business class ticket for about 4,000 dollars one way and use American Express points or other miles to upgrade into first.  This is what I always do, as paying the out-of-pocket first class ticket price is astronomical.

    Hope this helps, and have a nice flight =)

  5. The words first class and cheap just never go together I'm afraid

  6. You get what you pay for, Economy in this case.

  7. If you have miles, you can purchase a Business Class ticket which can be upgraded to First Class.  But usually those who fly First Class do not care about cost because they expect the ticket price to be expensive.  If the airline oversells the flight, maybe they will bump you up to First Class should there be any room available.

  8. Find a local upscale travel agent to see if he has any deals or works with consoldators that can give you a break off of the airfare.

  9. hahaha well if sum1 throws up next to u on the regular seats dey send u to first class
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