Extra comfort on the flights over the Atlantic may be a good choice if you are planning on booking a trip to Europe early in the future.

There are some great deals on premium economy tickets on a number of routes to major European cities for the new year. If you live on the East Coast, you can find round-trip airfare for less than $1,000 to a number of European destinations.

Premium economy is a great option for those who don't have a business class ticket, but who would like to have a bit more leg room and a higher level of service.

It is a good idea to purchase those tickets when the prices are low. There have been times when prices on a single route have been less than what we are seeing right now, but what is great about this deal is the number of routes included.

Milan, Italy. MARCO BOTTIGELLI/MOMENT/GETTY IMAGES

Deal Basics

British Airways, Delta, Air France, and others are airlines.

Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Washington are some of the origin cities.

London, Milan, Paris, Rome are some of the destinations.

The travel dates are from January to March.

Booking directly with the airline is the best way to do it.

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Good prices can be found on a few of these routes in the economy.

Sample Flights

Round-trip deals under $1,000 in premium economy were noted. If the city you're looking for isn't mentioned here, you may still be able to get a discount compared to prices that can often. It applies to departures from the Midwest or the West Coast.

Many of these itineraries require a connection in the US or abroad, but no more than a couple of hours.

There are a few routes and prices for premium economy tickets.

  • Atlanta to Copenhagen for $997 on Air France/KLM
  • Baltimore/Washington to Milan for $1,022 on Milan
  • Boston to Barcelona for $791 on Iberia
  • Boston to Copenhagen for $957 on Air France/Delta/KLM
  • Boston to Milan for $1,022 on Delta
  • Chicago to Copenhagan for $1,084 on KLM
  • Miami to Brussels for $1,038
  • Miami to Copenhagen for $988 on Air France
  • Miami to Rome for $1,073 on Delta/ITA
  • New York to Barcelona for $813 on Iberia
  • New York to Brussels for $1,023
  • New York to Copenhagen for $945 on KLM
  • New York to London for $716 on Norse Atlantic
  • New York to Milan for $1,035 on Delta
  • New York to Rome for $1,069 on Delta
  • Washington to Paris for $1,095 on Air France

There is a flight out of New England that goes to Spain in February. Traveling on Oneworld partner Iberia, you can take the overnight flight from Boston to Barcelona on an A330. On your last day in Europe, you can do a lot of sightseeing as the return flight doesn't leave until after 6:30 p.m.

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It's an option for South Florida travelers just after the new year starts. The round trip from Miami to Copenhagen costs $988. Your late-night departure takes you to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, where you'll spend the night on a Boeing 757.

On the way back to Miami, you will make a connection in Paris at midday.

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It is possible to book an early spring trip during the month of March. If you choose this option from New York to Milan, you will get to fly in Delta's Premium Select Cabin on one of the carrier's A330 aircraft.

There is a 7:30 p.m. departure from JFK and a later morning departure from Milan.

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This is an example of an itinerary for those who want to visit Brussels. You will travel from JFK on Delta in January on a Boeing 767 in Premium Select, with a 7:25 p.m. departure for the overnight flight that will get you into Brussels shortly before 9 a.m. It is a late morning departure and return.

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Maximize your purchase

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Bottom line

You can take your pick of European cities with premium economy tickets at a more affordable price right now, because flights to and from Europe are all the more enjoyable when you have some extra comfort.

The prices for these extra comfortable seats are generally lower right now, so if you liked one of the options you saw in this story, you might want to look for other travel dates and destinations from your home airport. When you see a deal you like, lock it in.