The airlines are cutting fares to Europe. Business-class fares start at $1,641.

There are marked-down business-class flights offered by TAP Air Portugal to an array of European cities, but there are also available flights by other airlines.

Dates for travel are from January to October of next year. You should book these tickets as soon as possible because seats will fill up.

The Reichstag in Berlin. FHM/GETTY IMAGES

Deal basics

Both airlines are from Portugal. Routes include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Miami, Nashville, Newark, New York, Washington and other cities in the U.S. If you want to book directly with the airline of your choice, you'll need to use the internet. The travel dates are usually from January to October. There will be a book by the next two days.

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Sample flights

The most popular routes from London are offered by the two airlines. New York, Washington and Chicago are some of the major US cities. The cheapest business class fares are in the New York area.

Some highlights are listed.

  • TAP: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Lisbon Airport (LIS), starting at $1,641.
  • TAP: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH), starting at $1,833 (includes a layover in Lisbon).
  • TAP: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to LIS, starting at $1,991.
  • TAP: O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), starting at $2,008.
  • TAP: Miami International Airport (MIA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), starting at $2,560 (includes a layover in Lisbon).
  • JetBlue: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gatwick Airport (LGW), starting at $2,783 (includes a layover in Boston).

Airlines are more reliable if your flight experiences a delay, cancellation or booking change, so we recommend booking your flights using the internet, and then purchasing your tickets on the airline's website.

Business-class flights from Miami to Berlin are the cheapest available on Sept. 30. The airlines offer flights to Berlin at higher prices.

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The early flight from Berlin keeps the fare at $2,560. The flights from Berlin to Lisbon have a stop in Lisbon.

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There can be price discrepancies due to the availability of third party options. The round-trip business class fare from Miami to Berlin is $2,457, which is the lowest price offered by a third party site. The price for booking directly with TAP is $2,560.

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If you have aMiles&Go account, the fare will be $12 off.

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Business class is one of the great things about this collection of discounted fares. Priority boarding, lounge access, seat selection, meals and beverages, along with many other perks are offered by the airline.

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There are roomier, lie-flat seats in the executive cabin. If you want to add an extra bag, you'll have to pay an additional fee.

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Bottom line

One of the best times to plan a vacation is during the holiday season, when airlines are offering a lot of deals. Business class to Europe is always expensive. Business-class fares to the cities can be as high as $3,500.