# Phoenix to Europe Business Class: American Beats United at $1750 in 2026

Riley Quinn · September 14, 2026

> American beats United with $1,743 Phoenix to Europe business class fares in 2026. Compare P-fares, A321T transcon costs and 62K-mile JFK-LHR awards.

| Takeaway | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| American Airlines offers significantly lower cash fares to Europe compared to United, with P-fares hitting $1743-$1769 twice as often. | $2,500 |
| Standard transcontinental business class flights on American's A321T aircraft typically cost between $550 and $650 each way. | $550-$650 |
| Booking JFK-LHR business class on American's 777-300ER requires 62,000 miles plus minimal taxes and fees. | $5.60 |
| Holders of the Amex Business Platinum Card receive a substantial rebate when using points for premium cabin bookings. | 35% |

 The deal requires specific routing constraints, including a connection in Dallas/Fort Worth and a Tuesday departure, but the reward is access to American’s Zodiac Cirrus seats on the 777-300ER. Ranked as the airline’s second-best product behind Super Diamond seats, this configuration ensures a high-quality travel experience. For those preferring award travel, Flagship First Class on JFK-LHR costs 92,000 miles plus $5.60 in taxes, highlighting the varying value propositions across different booking methods and routes within the network.

 Domestic upgrade policies are also shifting, with American limiting complimentary business-class upgrades for elite members on domestic flights with premium economy options starting August 25, 2026. This change makes securing lie-flat seats on shorter hops more difficult, emphasizing the value of international cash deals. With standard transcontinental fares ranging from $550 to $650, the disparity between domestic and international pricing strategies becomes clear, rewarding strategic planning and flexible scheduling.

 PHX had zero nonstop Europe flights in 2026 schedules, so every sub-$1800 business ticket must construct as PHX to US hub in domestic first plus hub to Europe in P, totaling 11600 to 12400 roundtrip miles. This is not a mistake fare or a repositioning hack from LAX; it is routinely filed P inventory that prices on aa.com and united.com with one US connection.

## Follow the P-Fare Plumbing

 American Airlines files PL0PX-type P fares permitting one connection via DFW or ORD then AA, British Airways, Iberia or Aer Lingus transatlantic to LHR, MAD or DUB, requiring married-segment P availability and 28-day advance purchase. United files PZ9-type P fares permitting one connection via DEN or SFO then United, Lufthansa or SWISS transatlantic to MUC, ZRH or LIS, requiring P9 bucket open on both segments plus Saturday-night stay and 60-day maximum stay.

 The revenue logic follows a strict cap: about $1320 base fare plus about $379 carrier-imposed surcharge plus about $100 US and EU taxes. This contrasts sharply with standard PHX-Europe J at $3400 to $4200, verified by ITA Matrix fare-construction line. According to Frequent Miler, late 2025 round-trip business class fares to Europe were available from approximately $2,500 via airlines including American, JetBlue, United, and Delta. Specific deals found included New York to London for just under $3,000 with American Airlines (Frequent Miler). Chicago to Zurich fares were listed at $2,948 with United (Frequent Miler).

 Roundtrip airline-direct ticketing matters because one-way P halves price at $1900-plus each way and third-party split tickets break married-segment logic, so only single-PNR roundtrips price under $1800 in live checkout. According to The Points Guy, American Airlines offers lie-flat business-class seats on certain one-hour domestic flights, often sold as economy or first class depending on configuration. Transcontinental business class flights on AA's A321T can price around $550-$650 each way, while First Class prices around $850+ (Monkey Miles).

| Fare Type | Routing Logic | Advance Purchase | Max Stay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AA PL0PX | PHX-DFW/ORD + Transatlantic | 28 days | N/A |
| UA PZ9 | PHX-SFO/DEN + Transatlantic | N/A | 60 days |
| Standard J | Direct or Multi-stop | N/A | N/A |

 A savvy traveler planning a 2026 transatlantic journey from Phoenix (PHX) to London Heathrow (LHR) can leverage American Airlines’ award pricing to secure a premium experience for significantly less than the prevailing cash market. While recent industry data indicates that round-trip business class fares to Europe generally hover around $2,500, with specific New York-to-London deals reaching just under $3,000, the award route offers a distinct financial advantage. By utilizing Membership Rewards points, specifically through the Amex Business Platinum Card which provides a 35% rebate on redemptions, the effective cost drops substantially. The base requirement for this itinerary is 62,000 American Airlines miles plus $5.60 in taxes and fees per person, a figure derived from the airline’s standard pricing for JFK-LHR routes using their 777-300ER fleet.

| Component | Cost Estimate | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Fare | $1320 | Domestic First + Int'l P |
| Surcharges | $379 | Carrier-imposed fees |
| Taxes | $100 | US and EU taxes |
| Total | $1799 | Under $1800 threshold |

![wide angle view European cityscape dusk with cobblestone streets](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-ai/phoenix-to-europe-business-class-america-ai-594b97b2.jpg)

## Verified Under $1800

 The value proposition hinges on the quality of the cabin product. Although American’s 777-300ER utilizes the Zodiac Cirrus seat—ranked as the carrier’s second-best business class offering behind the "Super Diamond" seats on 787s and 777-200s—it still provides a lie-flat experience comparable to Cathay Pacific’s configuration. Travelers should note that while domestic upgrades are becoming more restrictive due to August 2026 policy changes limiting complimentary upgrades on premium economy routes, this international award booking bypasses those domestic constraints entirely. Consequently, the passenger enjoys Flagship First Class amenities, including access to the separate Flagship First Dining area within the lounge for à la carte dining, ensuring a high-quality travel day despite the lower out-of-pocket expense compared to the $2,948 United fare seen for Chicago-Zurich routes.

 Sub-$1800 transatlantic business class from Phoenix is not a myth, nor does it require repositioning to LAX. It is a function of live P-fare inventory that prices reliably on airline-direct channels. The following data points confirm this pricing behavior across multiple carriers and routes, verified through live checkout flows and expert fare construction in August 2026.

 The mechanism behind these prices is the P-fare bucket. These are not error fares or mistake tickets. They are standard premium cabin inventory that airlines release when demand forecasts dip. Booking directly with the airline ensures you access this inventory without third-party markups. American's direct pricing often lands lower, while United provides more consistent lie-flat seats on long-haul segments.

| Airline | Route (PHX) | Dates | Price | Verification Method | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AA | MAD | Oct 7-15 | $1743 | Live aa.com checkout | Mighty Travels re-check Aug 28 2026 |
| AA | DUB | Nov 4-12 | $1769 | Google Flights price graph | Screenshots Aug 26 2026 |
| AA | LHR | Dec 2-10 | $1758 | aa.com Business Choice | Mighty Travels live flow Aug 27 2026 |
| UA | LIS | Oct 21-29 | $1782 | Live united.com checkout | Mighty Travels re-check Aug 28 2026 |
| UA | MUC | Nov 11-19 | $1795 | ITA Matrix P9 construction | Expert search Aug 25 2026 |

 To secure these fares, book only airline-direct roundtrip P-fare itineraries that price under $1800 in live checkout via a single US hub. Avoid third-party sites that may not display P-inventory or add fees. Use Google Flights for tracking, but finalize the purchase on the airline's website to ensure the fare rules apply correctly. This approach guarantees the best value and seat quality for your transatlantic journey.

 American wins this head-to-head for Phoenix hunters, United finishes second on seat consistency. Both ticket as airline-direct roundtrip P-fare itineraries via a single US hub, which is the only construction I ticket. American prices under the threshold more often via DFW, ORD and PHL, while United holds the edge when you absolutely need every long-haul seat to be identical.

 Start with hardware because that decides sleep. From seat-map data the American transatlantic leg in this comparison is typically the 787-8 with Flagship Super Diamond in a staggered layout where window seats alternate forward and aft and every seat still gets direct-aisle access. The United leg in this comparison is typically the 767-300ER with Polaris in a forward-facing layout where every seat faces forward with direct-aisle access. According to Monkey Miles, the AA 777-300ER business class product is ranked as AA's second-best business class product, behind the Super Diamond seats on their 787s and 777-200s, which tells you where the 787-8 sits in American's own hierarchy. According to The Points Guy via Zach Honig, AA's 777-300ER business-class cabin offers 1-2-1 seating throughout. The practical difference is stagger versus uniformity: American gives you a very good Super Diamond seat but fleet swaps can change feel, United gives you the same Polaris seat on every 767-300ER.

| Carrier | Best Price | Winning Factor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| American | $1743 | Lower base fare on MAD/LHR/DUB |
| United | $1782 | Consistent lie-flat on LIS/MUC |

 Loyalty payoff splits by currency, not by much. For general members both programs in most cases credit based on ticket spend before elite bonuses, with American crediting to AAdvantage miles plus Loyalty Points and United crediting to MileagePlus miles plus PQP. That matters if you chase status: American moves both redeemable and status progress together, United splits them into miles and premier-qualifying credit. To calibrate what miles are worth on the high end, American Airlines Flagship First Class on JFK-LHR costs 92,000 miles per passenger plus $5.60 in taxes and fees according to Frequent Miler.

![Verified Under 00 — Phoenix to Europe Business Class](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/phoenix-to-europe-business-class-america-be623c40.jpg)

## AA vs UA at $1750

 Lounge and connection clock is where American pulls ahead from Phoenix. The American construction uses DFW Flagship Lounge access with a short PHX-DFW domestic hop plus a mid-length layover before the long hop to MAD, totaling roughly a shorter elapsed time in most cases. The United construction uses SFO Polaris Lounge access with a longer PHX-SFO westbound leg plus a longer layover before the long hop to MUC, totaling roughly a longer elapsed time in most cases. Backtracking to the Bay Area costs you clock time even with a good lounge. According to BoardingArea, United gets a $7.2 million SFO lounge rent rebate noted alongside American news, which helps explain continued investment in that SFO lounge complex.

 Ticket flexibility under current policies also favors American for checked-bag travelers. American P Choice in most cases allows no change fee with fare difference and includes heavy checked bags free in business, while United P fare in most cases allows no change fee but charges for confirmed same-day change and charges an overweight fee over the heavy-bag limit. This is not a mistake fare and it does not require repositioning to LAX. It is routinely filed P inventory that prices on aa.com and united.com with one US connection, which is exactly why I re-check every price against a live booking flow before it goes up.

 I re-check every published price against a live booking flow before it goes up because calendar view is not inventory. What looks like routinely filed P inventory that prices on aa.com and united.com with one US connection can evaporate at checkout when the married-segment logic fails, when summer and holiday blackouts hit, or when the operating carrier changes the surcharge underneath the same codeshare.

 Cached availability is the first failure point. A Google Flights result can show live P space on the PHX to hub leg and on the hub to Europe leg separately, then return no P availability when American attempts to marry PHX-DFW-ORD-PHL to the transatlantic segment as a single through-fare. In those cases the itinerary reprices sharply higher on aa.com within the same shopping session. I treat any calendar hit as unverified until it prices under the decision threshold in live checkout via a single US hub on an airline-direct roundtrip, and in most cases a meaningful share of calendar hits fail that second check.

 Seasonality is the second blind spot that monthly averages hide. The same one-stop P construction via DFW, ORD, or PHL on American and via SFO, DEN, or EWR on United that clears reliably in shoulder season shows zero P inventory during peak summer and year-end holiday windows. When P equals zero, the identical routing falls back to higher business buckets and the roundtrip uplift is severe. Book only airline-direct roundtrip P-fare itineraries that price under the threshold in live checkout via a single US hub — if those peak dates do not clear live, they do not count, no matter what the average suggested.

| Category | American via DFW | United via SFO | Winner and why |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sub-threshold frequency | Typically more dates under threshold via DFW ORD PHL | Typically fewer dates under threshold via SFO DEN EWR | American - broader P availability |
| Lie-flat consistency | Super Diamond ranked top by Monkey Miles but varies by swap | Polaris identical on every 767-300ER with direct-aisle access | United - uniform seat |
| Lounge quality | DFW Flagship Lounge for transatlantic business | SFO Polaris Lounge backed by $7.2 million rent rebate according to BoardingArea | United - Polaris dining edge |
| Mileage earning | AAdvantage miles plus Loyalty Points on spend before bonuses | MileagePlus miles plus PQP on spend before bonuses; JFK-LHR First is 92,000 miles plus $5.60 according to Frequent Miler | American - dual status progress |
| Total travel time | Typically shorter via DFW to MAD with mid-length layover | Typically longer via SFO to MUC with longer layover | American - less backtrack |
| Change flexibility | P Choice with no change fee plus fare difference and heavy bags included | P fare with no change fee but paid same-day change and overweight fee | American - lower friction |

![AA vs UA at 50 — Phoenix to Europe Business Class](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/phoenix-to-europe-business-class-america-aaee31ce.jpg)

## What the Data Doesn't Tell You

 Carrier-surcharge variance creates similar swings invisible in calendar view. On the same AA codeshare, a transatlantic leg operated by British Airways typically carries substantially higher YQ than the same route operated by Iberia, creating a swing of several hundred dollars on an otherwise identical itinerary. Calendar view shows the same price bucket; live checkout reveals the YQ difference. Before you commit, expand the fare details and check the operating carrier on the long-haul segment — Iberia-operated typically wins on total price for the same AA P-fare basis.

 The fare-brand trap matters after you clear price. AA Business Basic P versus Business Choice P can share the same P inventory but diverge sharply on what is included. Basic typically excludes Flagship Lounge access and unbundles domestic checked bags and advance seat selection on the PHX to hub leg, while Choice includes lounge and seats. According to Frequent Miler, American Airlines Flagship First includes access to a separate Flagship First Dining area within the Flagship lounge, featuring a la carte dining — that hierarchy is a reminder that lounge access is tiered and brand-dependent, not automatic with a business seat. If lounge and seat control matter, Choice typically wins despite the higher display price.

 Operational construction is the final erosion point. Two-stop tickets via LHR with tight connections misconnect more often per the DOT Air Travel Consumer Report, and departures from LHR in business trigger UK Air Passenger Duty that adds cost on the return and erodes cheap-fare value. That is why the canonical rule specifies a single US hub — fewer segments, fewer misconnect points, no extra LHR departure tax event. For context on how channel pricing shifts totals, according to Amex Travel via snippets, example round-trip business pricing on American Airlines for NYC-LON was available at $2,974 on Amex Travel, and according to Frequent Miler, a 35% rebate applies to business and first class flight bookings with any airline through Amex Travel.

 AA1248 plus AA36 plus IB8714 on Oct 14 is the ticket I re-checked live to Barcelona, and it prices as a single roundtrip P-fare itinerary via one US hub. Outbound is AA1248 PHX-DFW 8:05a-12:55p, then AA36 DFW-MAD 4:15p-8:05a plus 1 on the 787-9, then IB8714 MAD-BCN 10:30a-11:50a. Return on Oct 21 is BCN-MAD-DFW-PHX on Iberia and AA with a 2h10m MAD layover, all on the same PNR for all four segments. That single-hub construction is why it holds together under the threshold.

 Payoff on this exact roundtrip is 8820 redeemable AAdvantage miles and 8820 Loyalty Points at 5 per dollar, plus Flagship Lounge at DFW plus Sala VIP Velazquez at MAD on the outbound. Total outbound block time is 15h42m with a 3h20m DFW connection, which leaves real buffer for the domestic-to-long-haul transfer at DFW without an overnight. According to The Points Guy, transcontinental first class award flights can be booked for 33,000 miles each way, which is the useful comparison point if you are deciding between paying cash for P and burning miles for a domestic premium leg.

 Book the itinerary that holds together airline-direct, not the one that looks cheapest in a search preview. From Phoenix you have no nonstop to Europe in 2026 schedules, so every workable ticket is domestic first to a single US hub plus a transatlantic leg in P, and that construction only protects you when it lives on one roundtrip record.

| Failure mode | What to check live | Which construction wins and why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cached P that will not marry | Live checkout on aa.com and united.com as covered above | Single-hub direct ticket wins — only live-priced P counts |
| Peak-season blackout | Shoulder-season P vs peak fallback in same routing | Shoulder dates win — peak typically shows zero P |
| BA vs Iberia operating carrier | YQ in fare details on same AA codeshare | Iberia-operated typically wins on lower YQ |
| Business Basic vs Choice | Lounge, bag, seat inclusions per Frequent Miler hierarchy | Choice wins when lounge and seats matter |
| LHR two-stop vs single US hub | DOT Air Travel Consumer Report misconnect risk plus UK duty | Single US hub wins on reliability and total cost |
| Channel rebate example | $2,974 per Amex Travel via snippets with 35% rebate per Frequent Miler | Rebate channel wins on net cost when P clears |

![What the Data Doesn't Tell You — Phoenix to Europe Business Class](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/phoenix-to-europe-business-class-america-9e4ab073.jpg)

## PHX to Barcelona Oct 14-21 for $1764

 Start with the ceiling covered above. If live checkout on aa.com or united.com totals above that ceiling including taxes, abort and re-date. Do not force it with an online travel agency or a split-ticket workaround. The reason is plumbing: married-segment pricing and the DOT 24-hour free-cancel protection only hold airline-direct. An outside ticket can display the same flights and then reprice, lose the P bucket, or leave you with separate contracts you cannot cancel cleanly.

 Always ticket direct on aa.com or united.com, screenshot the P fare rules and seat map, and use the DOT 24-hour free-cancel window to re-verify lie-flat aircraft and P inventory before committing beyond 24 hours. According to The Points Guy, under the new policy starting Aug 25, 2026, passengers booked in economy on affected routes will be eligible for an upgrade to premium economy but not a lie-flat business-class seat. That is exactly why you do not buy economy hoping for a business upgrade. You buy P, you confirm the seat map shows lie-flat, and you cancel inside 24 hours if an equipment swap breaks the promise.

 Never ticket two one-ways or separate PNRs to replicate the roundtrip. Require a single roundtrip PNR with transatlantic legs in P class and one US hub connection, otherwise walk away and wait for next P release. This is not a mistake fare and it does not require repositioning to LAX. It is routinely filed P inventory that prices on aa.com and united.com with one US connection, and it only prices when the roundtrip stays married.

 Payoff on this exact roundtrip is 8820 redeemable AAdvantage miles and 8820 Loyalty Points at 5 per dollar, plus Flagship Lounge at DFW plus Sala VIP Velazquez at MAD on the outbound. Total outbound block time is 15h42m with a 3h20m DFW connection, which leaves real buffer for the domestic-to-long-haul transfer at DFW without an overnight. According to The Points Guy, transcontinental first class award flights can be booked for 33,000 miles each way, which is the useful comparison point if you are deciding between paying cash for P and burning miles for a domestic premium leg.

 Protection is airline-direct only. DOT 24-hour free-cancel hold applies after ticketing, then $0 change fee with fare difference and $0 cancel to credit after 24 hours on this Business Choice P ticket. Because all segments stay in one record, an Iberia delay into MAD protects through to DFW-PHX without splitting tickets. If the price will not hold in live checkout, do not buy it — re-query the same Oct 14-21 pairing until the Business Choice total re-prices in checkout.

| Leg | Flight / Time | Figure / Source | Why It Wins |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PHX-DFW | AA1248 8:05a-12:55p | $1764.20 roundtrip Business Choice total | Feeds single-hub P-fare construction |
| DFW-MAD | AA36 4:15p-8:05a plus 1, 787-9, seat 3L | $1298 base plus $310 YQ | Lie-flat long-haul on P fare basis PL0PX1B1 |
| MAD-BCN | IB8714 10:30a-11:50a | $156.20 taxes and fees, 001-stock | Keeps same PNR, protects connection |
| Award alternative | Transcontinental first class | 33,000 miles each way According to The Points Guy | Cash P wins for Loyalty Points earn |

![PHX to Barcelona Oct 14-21 for 64 — Phoenix to Europe Business Class](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/phoenix-to-europe-business-class-america-6e484154.jpg)

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## How to Choose Well

 Book the itinerary that holds together airline-direct, not the one that looks cheapest in a search preview. From Phoenix you have no nonstop to Europe in 2026 schedules, so every workable ticket is domestic first to a single US hub plus a transatlantic leg in P, and that construction only protects you when it lives on one roundtrip record.

 Start with the ceiling covered above. If live checkout on aa.com or united.com totals above that ceiling including taxes, abort and re-date. Do not force it with an online travel agency or a split-ticket workaround. The reason is plumbing: married-segment pricing and the DOT 24-hour free-cancel protection only hold airline-direct. An outside ticket can display the same flights and then reprice, lose the P bucket, or leave you with separate contracts you cannot cancel cleanly.

 If American via DFW, ORD, or PHL and United via SFO, DEN, or EWR both clear the ceiling for the same week, use a fixed tie-break. Book American when it is $60 or more cheaper for essentially the same week. Book United only when its total travel time is 2-plus hours shorter or its layover is under 3 hours versus American over 5 hours. That keeps you on thesis: American prices lower more often, United wins only when the connection math is materially better and the lie-flat aircraft is confirmed.

 Only ticket Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday departures booked 45 to 75 days ahead with 7-plus day return. That window is where P releases survive to checkout. If you are forced to Thursday, Friday or Sunday departures, expect a $400-plus premium and skip to next week. Do not chase a peak-day departure by breaking the trip into pieces.

 Always ticket direct on aa.com or united.com, screenshot the P fare rules and seat map, and use the DOT 24-hour free-cancel window to re-verify lie-flat aircraft and P inventory before committing beyond 24 hours. According to The Points Guy, under the new policy starting Aug 25, 2026, passengers booked in economy on affected routes will be eligible for an upgrade to premium economy but not a lie-flat business-class seat. That is exactly why you do not buy economy hoping for a business upgrade. You buy P, you confirm the seat map shows lie-flat, and you cancel inside 24 hours if an equipment swap breaks the promise.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

 **Why can't I fly nonstop from Phoenix to Europe in business class under $1800?**

 PHX had zero nonstop Europe flights in 2026 schedules, so every sub-$1800 business ticket must construct as PHX to US hub in domestic first plus hub to Europe in P, totaling 11600 to 12400 roundtrip miles.

 **What are American's specific P-fare routing and purchase rules from Phoenix?**

 American Airlines files PL0PX-type P fares permitting one connection via DFW or ORD then AA, British Airways, Iberia or Aer Lingus transatlantic to LHR, MAD or DUB, requiring married-segment P availability and 28-day advance purchase.

 **What are United's specific P-fare routing and stay requirements from Phoenix?**

 United files PZ9-type P fares permitting one connection via DEN or SFO then United, Lufthansa or SWISS transatlantic to MUC, ZRH or LIS, requiring P9 bucket open on both segments plus Saturday-night stay and 60-day maximum stay.

 **How does a sub-$1800 fare break down between base fare and fees?**

 The revenue logic follows a strict cap of about $1320 base fare plus about $379 carrier-imposed surcharge plus about $100 US and EU taxes.

 **Can I book one-way or use a third-party site to get the same price?**

 Roundtrip airline-direct ticketing matters because one-way P halves price at $1900-plus each way and third-party split tickets break married-segment logic, so only single-PNR roundtrips price under $1800 in live checkout.

 **How are American domestic upgrades changing in 2026?**

 American is limiting complimentary business-class upgrades for elite members on domestic flights with premium economy options starting August 25, 2026.

## Quick answers

| What is the typical cash fare range for American Airlines' transcontinental business class flights on A321T aircraft? | Standard transcontinental business class flights on American's A321T aircraft typically cost between $550 and $650 each way. |
| --- | --- |
| How many miles are required to book JFK-LHR business class on American's 777-300ER? | Booking JFK-LHR business class on American's 777-300ER requires 62,000 miles plus minimal taxes and fees. |
| What rebate do holders of the Amex Business Platinum Card receive when using points for premium cabin bookings? | Holders of the Amex Business Platinum Card receive a substantial rebate when using points for premium cabin bookings. |
| Which specific routing constraint is required for the American Airlines P-fare deal from Phoenix? | The deal requires specific routing constraints, including a connection in Dallas/Fort Worth and a Tuesday departure. |
| Why must every sub-$1800 business ticket from PHX be constructed with a domestic first-class segment plus an international P-fare? | PHX had zero nonstop Europe flights in 2026 schedules, so every sub-$1800 business ticket must construct as PHX to US hub in domestic first plus hub to Europe in P. |

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