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A recent airfare deal presents a compelling opportunity for travelers looking to visit Berlin, particularly for those planning late summer trips. Prices for these flights may vary slightly based on routing.
The advertised fare of $750 includes benefits such as the ability to select a seat in advance, carry a standard-sized carry-on, and check one bag at no extra cost.
In contrast, Delta, Air France, and KLM Royal Dutch are offering a lower fare of $550, albeit under a Basic Economy classification that comes with specific restrictions. Key limitations of the Basic Economy fare include:
NO advance seat assignments allowed
NO checked bags included—first checked bag incurs a $75 fee each way, while the second bag costs $100
NO changes permitted
NO cancellations allowed—if canceled post the 24-hour risk-free period, the fare will hold no value for future travel
NO mileage earning available
It’s noteworthy that many online travel agencies might not display the Basic Economy and Economy Light fare options from Air France and KLM Royal Dutch correctly.
Sample Travel Date:
Note that this is just one example of available travel dates, and there may be more options available; for more details, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
Flights are valid for travel in mid-August, with departures allowed from Sunday to Wednesday and returns from Tuesday to Friday. A Sunday-night stay is a requirement, and tickets must be booked at least 7 days before departure.
Be aware that, while this fare is valid at the time of writing, it’s advisable to check promptly, as it may no longer be available if this post is more than two days old.
How to Search for Availability:
These instructions are only for checking availability. To purchase tickets, please scroll to the “How to Buy” section of this article.
To begin your search, utilize the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
Origin: LAX
Advanced Routing Codes:
Routing Codes: DL DL
Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
This setup will allow Matrix Airfare Search to look up the Basic Economy fare. When you verify dates via Delta, you’ll have the option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
Destination: BER
Return Advanced Routing Codes:
Routing Codes: DL DL
Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
(Click on the Advanced Codes link to input advanced routing codes.) Select “See calendar of lowest fares,” and set the duration to “3-10” (Note: This is just one example, and you may choose any 7-day range, such as 3-10 or 7-14, etc.)
Important note: Tickets cannot be purchased directly through the Matrix Airfare Search tool; follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section for that process.
Fare Class:
E (Basic Economy)
V (Regular Economy)
Elite Qualifying Dollars:
Routing:
LAX – JFK (New York) – BER (Berlin) – JFK – LAX
Stopover:
Mileage:
Miles Flown: 12,874 miles or approximately 4.3 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
Redeemable Miles: 2,805 miles
How to Buy:
For purchasing, navigate to Delta using the travel dates identified in Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
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