Lying-flat seats, champagne, and gourmet dining are within reach for savvy travellers. Here's how to access business class without draining your savings.
Frequent Flyer Miles
Accumulating miles through an airline's loyalty programme or a travel credit card is the most common route to cheap business class. British Airways Avios, for example, can be redeemed for Club World seats on select routes for surprisingly few points.
Bid for an Upgrade
British Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways all run upgrade bidding programmes. Submit a bid after booking your economy seat — if accepted, you pay a fraction of the retail business class price.
Mistake Fares
Airlines occasionally publish fares at a fraction of the intended price due to pricing errors. Signing up to deal newsletters like Secret Flying or Jack's Flight Club means you'll hear about these before they're corrected.
Last-Minute Upgrades at the Airport
If a business cabin is not full, airlines sometimes offer discounted upgrades at check-in. Arrive early and ask politely.
Book with Sasky Trips
Our fare experts have access to consolidator rates on business class seats that aren't publicly available online. Call us on 020 8081 4416 to check current availability.