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Fly to the Maldives for half off in premium economy

DEALS - 24-03-2023


Many people have the Maldives on their travel wish lists, but it's extremely expensive there. If the Maldives are on your bucket list, this premium economy deal to Male for this fall is a chance to save money.


These premium economy flights are less expensive than $1,300, or 50% less than the average cost of a ticket on this trip, which may reach $2,600. 


Basics of deals 

Airlines: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Routes: From Boston, Washington, Dallas, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago.

How to book: Go through Google Flights and make a direct reservation with the airline.

Travel dates: September through November 2023 and January 2024 are the available travel dates.

Book by: One or two days. 


Flight examples 

The following flights were available at the advertised price to Velana International Airport(MLE) at the time of publishing. We cannot promise that the following round-trip flights will be offered when you book: 


    • Starting at $1,248, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). 
      
    • Starting at $1,286 for the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 
      
    • Starting at $1,293, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). 
      
    • Starting at $1,296, O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 
      
    • Starting at $1,469, Miami International Airport (MIA). 
      
    • Starting at $1,503, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). 
      
    • Starting at $1,744, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 


Please take note that every round-trip flight will have at least one layover at Hamad International Airport(DOH) in both directions. Before making a direct airline reservation, check Google Flights along the path of the flight you want to find this offer on. 


For example, you can reserve a round-trip American Airlines premium economy ticket for $1,286 from JFK to MLE in late September. One carry-on bag and two checked bags are included in this cabin's amenities along with increased legroom, free seat selection, and priority boarding. On this route, the stopover times are eight hours for the trip to Male and three and a half hours for the return.  

Enhance your purchase 

Don't forget to use a credit card that offers additional points for spending money on airfare, like: 


    • Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: 2 points each $1 spent on travel. 
      
    • American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel. 
      
    • The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American      Express Travel, on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year. 
      
    • Citi Premier® Card: 3 points every $1 spent on airfare. 
      
    • Chase Sapphire Reserve: 3 points per dollar on airfare. 


In conclusion 

Increased American Airlines service to Doha, which connects Oneworld passengers to the Qatar Airways network, is most likely the cause of this agreement. As Qatar's economy class is among the best in the world, some of these flights may be in mixed economy and premium economy cabins.