Finnair is offering a $2,500 Business Class fare from Boston, Miami, New York and Toronto to Helsinki. There is no minimum stay; three-day advance purchase required; tickets are non-refundable; changes (only on return flight) for a $300 fee. Similar fares are available to other European cities and St. Petersburg and Moscow. More: www.finnair.com.

New Club World from BWI, Special Fares

British Airways introduces the Club World (Business Class) on Baltimore/Washington-London flights with a $999 one-way Club World fare (usually $4,125). It is the only carrier on the route offering lie-flat beds in Business Class. Tickets must be booked by midnight (Eastern Standard Time) March 20, 2005. BA is also introducing Premium Economy on this route with a $398 round-trip fare (usually as high as $1,950). Seats have 38-inch pitch. Saturday-night stay is required on both fares.

American and Continental’s lowest Business Class fare on the route: $1,500 round-trip.

Alitalia Business Class Companion Offer

Buy a Magnifica Class ticket with any American Express Card and receive a second ticket for $299. Purchase deadline: Mar 31. Departure deadline: June 30. Reservations: (800) 223-5730.

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