Fancy deal alert: La Compagnie offers discount business class tickets to Europe

Fancy deal alert: La Compagnie offers discount business class tickets to Europe

Have you ever wanted an affordable way to fly in business class to Europe?

This could be your chance.

Paris-based La Compagnie is offering a sale this weekend on round-trip flights from Newark to Paris and Milan for $2,000 in what the airline is calling its “Blue Friday” sale.

“The Blue Friday promotion offers unbeatable, business-class rates to two of the most popular European destinations, coveted for their culture, hotels, dining, fashion and art,” an airline statement said. “Travelers can choose from a selection of flights between December 1, 2022 and October 31, 2023, including holiday travel, long weekends, summer vacation and more; subject to availability as tickets are limited.”

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When are the deals available?

La Compagnie’s airfare sale begins on Friday and runs through Tuesday.

According to the airline, only a limited number of tickets are available for travel between Dec. 1 and Oct. 31, 2023, but there are no official blackout dates mentioned in the statement.

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What is La Compagnie?

The airline describes itself as a “boutique” carrier and operates all-business class flights from Newark to Paris, Milan and seasonally to Nice – though only Paris and Milan are covered by the current sale.

La Compagnie flies Airbus A321neo aircraft with just 76 lie-flat business class seats.

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“No matter the destination, passengers can look forward to lounge and priority access pre-flight, as well as a comfortable experience onboard La Compagnie’s signature A321neo aircraft, from the full-flat beds, state-of-the-art entertainment, and free Wi-Fi to the refreshing amenity kits from Caudalie or [comfort zone], seasonally-curated menus by French and Italian chefs, and a meticulously-picked selection of wines and Champagnes,” the airline’s statement said.

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