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Travelers looking for an affordable trip to Amsterdam will find attractive pricing options, which may vary based on routing preferences. For instance, the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software lists fares starting at $789 for Regular Economy tickets. Using specific travel dates on American Airlines, the price can potentially drop to $589 for Basic Economy and $789 for Regular Economy.
When flying with American, British Airways, Finnair, or Iberia, the $789 fare includes one checked bag and a standard carry-on. However, those considering the $589 fare must be aware that it is categorized as Basic Economy or Economy Light. This fare type comes with several restrictions including:
Important Restrictions for Basic Economy:
NO advance seat assignments,
NO checked bags included (with fees of $75 each way for the first bag and $100 for the second),
NO changes allowed,
NO cancellations available. If you decide to cancel after the risk-free 24-hour period, the Basic Economy ticket holds no value for rescheduling travel.
Many online travel agencies may not accurately display these fare options associated with both American and its partner airlines for Basic Economy, creating some confusion for potential travelers.
Sample Travel Dates:
This represents only ONE SAMPLE travel date; for broader availability, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
These fares are valid for travel during mid-August or from late October to early December, as well as January to February 2026. Departures can be booked from Sunday through Wednesday, with return flights available from Tuesday to Friday. Availability can be limited, and tickets should be purchased a minimum of 7 days in advance.
Note: If this information is viewed more than two days after publication, the advertised fare may no longer be available.
How to Search for Availability:
This is intended solely for checking flight availability. Please refer to the “How to Buy” section below for purchasing tickets.
The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software interface will appear as follows when all details are correctly inputted.
It is important to note that tickets cannot be purchased directly through the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. For ticket purchases, please follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.
Fare Class:
- B (Basic Economy)
- O (Regular Economy)
Routing:
- PHX – LHR (London) – AMS (Amsterdam) – PHL (Philadelphia) – PHX
Stopover:
Currently, there are no specified stopover options available.
Mileage:
Miles Flown: 11,279 miles, equating to approximately 5.2 cents per mile (Basic Economy) or 7.0 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
Loyalty Points: 2,975 points
Redeemable Miles: 2,975 miles
How to Buy:
Tickets can be booked directly on American Airlines, using the dates identified in the Matrix Airfare Search.
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Source
www.theflightdeal.com