Preparing for a trip to Rome might sound like and arduous and expensive endeavour to partake in. But as our previous articles have always stated, preparing for a trip will be a breeze as long as you know the strategies and use the right resources to save you both time and money.
Why settle for economy class when you can get first class for less. And with that, let us show you the best first class flights to Rome from New York and how to get them using points.
1.) United Airlines – 615,000 points
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- Stops – New York to Zurich to Rome
- Total Flight Time – 9 hours and 10 minutes
- Book through – www.spgflights.com
First Class Amenities:
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- Larger and bigger first class seats that offer more room for your legs and to stretch.
- Complimentary blankets and toiletries
- Free beverage for pre-departure
- Complimentary drinks during the flight
- Meal Services and complimentary hot towel
- In-flight entertainment with personal headphones and DirectTV features
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Next up, First Class on American Airlines.
2.) American Airlines – 615,000 points
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- Stops – New York to London to Rome
- Total Flight Time – 9 hours and 34 minutes
- Book through – www.spgflights.com
First class amenities:
- Personal Premium first class cabins
- AA exclusive Bose Quietcomfort noise cancelling headphones
- Swivel Seat
- Automated lumbar and back incline
- Personal electronic ports and power outlets
- Individual reading lights
- Bigger luggage space
- In-seat video system loaded with up to date programming
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3.) Delta Airlines – 595,000 points
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- Stops – New York to Paris to Rome
- Total flight time – 9 hours and 25 minutes
- Book through – www.spgflights.com
First class amenities:
- Checking in priority as Delta Airlines VIP
- Bigger comfortable seats with pillows and blankets
- Wide choice of dining cuisine
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4.) British Airways – 615,000 Points
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- Stops – New York to London to Rome
- Total flight time – 9 hours and 15 minutes
- Book through – www.spgflights.com
First class Amenities:
- Private suite with bigger legroom
- Flat bed complete with soft mattress
- In-flight spa services
- In-flight lobby lounge
- Wider selections from your dining menu
- Entertainment system with 15 inch screen and noise cancelling headphones.
- Personal electronic USB and Ipod ports
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5.) Lufthansa – 575,000 points
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- Stops – New York to Munich to Rome
- Flight time – 9 hours and 40 minutes
- Book through – www.spgflights.com
First Class Amenities:
- Ergonomic seating with hi-tech seat controls.
- Convertible seats to 2 meter flat beds
- A full-packed digital entertainment system complete with movies, music and other entertainment formats.
- Fine Dining selections created by top chefs.
- Exclusive first class restrooms with complete toiletries.
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6.) Swiss International Air Lines – 615,000 points
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- Stops – Newark to Zurich to Rome
- Flight time – 9 hours and 10 minutes
- Book through – www.spgflights.com
First Class Amenities:
- Priority boarding that allows you to go straight to the aircraft without waiting.
- Higher baggage allowance
- Extra bonus miles earned
- First class accessories and amenities
- First class private arm-chair that is convertible to flat beds
- First class gourmet menu
- Latest films and entertainment along with your own copy of Swiss universe Magazine
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A trip to Rome gets better with first class flights spent using the right amount of points. Travelling in style is closer than you think. Just log on to your rewards website, book through them, and redeem with your reward points.
