Deal Alert: New York and Chicago to Paris from $492 Round-Trip
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
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Update: LOT is also running a sale on business class on select routes from the US, with fares starting around $1,600 round-trip.
LOT Polish Airlines has more flight deals this morning following its sale on travel bound for Budapest last week. This time, travelers originating in Chicago (ORD) and New York (JFK) can find flights from $492 round-trip to Paris (CDG). As with the Budapest deal, these flights have a connection in Warsaw en route to Paris (usually 4-5 hours). Additionally, because LOT is a Star Alliance member, you may be able to earn redeemable and elite-qualifying miles with United — most likely based on the "L" fare class, which will earn you 25% PQMs, but unfortunately no segments.
Airline: LOT Polish Airlines
Routes: JFK and ORD to CDG
Cost: $492+ round-trip in economy
Dates: February 2016 through April 2016
Elite Mileage Earning: At least 2,552 elite-qualifying miles
Fare Class: L
Booking Link: Orbitz
Pay With: American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
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Here are a few examples of what you can book:
New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) for $492 on LOT Polish Airlines in February (earns 2,552 PQMs):
New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) for $492 on LOT Polish Airlines in March (earns 2,552 PQMs):
Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG) for $492 on LOT Polish Airlines (earns 2,761 PQMs):
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H/T: The Flight Deal
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