Deal Alert: NYC to Italy and Greece From $397 Per Person Round-Trip for Two Passengers
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Emirates is once again offering its very popular "book together" promotion on its fifth-freedom routes between New York (JFK) and Milan (MXP) and Newark (EWR) and Athens (ATH). However, this time around, both Alitalia and Delta are matching the deal. With the deal, fares are just $795 round-trip for two passengers. As long as you can find a companion, you’ll each pay just over $397 per person. If you're traveling alone, prices start at $448.
Airlines: Emirates, Alitalia/Delta
Routes: JFK-MXP or EWR-ATH
Cost: $795+ round-trip in economy for two passengers
Dates: September-November 2018
Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or directly with Emirates
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (5x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
New York (JFK) to Milan (MXP) for $397 round-trip per person nonstop on Emirates:
New York (JFK) to Milan (MXP) for $400 round-trip per person nonstop on Alitalia (Delta codeshare available at the same price):
Newark (EWR) to Athens (ATH) for $444 round-trip per person nonstop on Emirates:
Maximize Your Purchase
Be sure to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Platinum Card (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Citi Prestige (5x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
H/T: Thrifty Traveler