8 Ways to Get Cheap Business Class Seats in 2026
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The creators, John and Bev, share various strategies for securing affordable business class airline seats. They suggest searching for flights on specific days like Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday and looking for deals departing from locations outside the United States, such as Central America or Canada. One method discussed is nested ticketing, which involves booking two separate roundtrip tickets to create a continuous itinerary at a lower cost than a single multi-leg booking. The video also covers the use of airline alliances and credit card points to find better rates through partner sites. Additionally, the creators explain how to use points for upgrades from economy seats, the process of bidding on upgrades through airline auctions, and the importance of monitoring flash sales. They recommend using tools to track airfare trends and leveraging credit card perks like transfer bonuses and travel portals. Finally, they mention utilizing airline stopover programs to turn layovers into mini vacations, effectively seeing two destinations for the price of one.
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After 5 years of full-time travel, Bev and I have learned that those seats can make a huge difference in how enjoyable and how restful a long flight can be.
The best deals usually pop up when you're flying on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday.
The lesson here is go outside the US to Central America, Colombia, or even Canada to look for deals.
It's a great reminder sometimes the best trips don't start with a map. They start with a bargain.
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