These SAS summer fares aren’t the best, but you can save some money if you’re only looking for an upgrade on the outbound (overnight) leg to Europe because this program permits a one way upgrade.

Sample SAS Fares Sample fares are economy class each way, based on round-trip purchase. Upgrade to Economy Extra for $340 each way; upgrade to Business Class for $640 each way. Fares valid for travel July 2 to August 9.

New York/Newark or Boston to Copenhagen, Stockholm, or Oslo           $460

Washington, DC, Charlotte, or Philadelphia to Stockholm                        $425

Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, or Detroit to Copenhagen or Oslo                 $525

Seattle, Los Angeles, Portland or San Francisco to Copenhagen             $575

South Pacific Savings

Air New Zealand has the lowest Business Class fare to Down Under we’ve found: $6,268-$6,378 per person from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Auckland. The fare is only available online. Sale ends Oct. 31, 2007, and travel must be completed by then too. Air New Zealand offers lie-flat seats in Business Class. If traveling as a pair, don’t forget that the Amex 2-for-1 program (800-443-7672) is offering a better fare. Details: http://www.airnewzealand.com/airfares_offers/web_specials_flights/flights/bp_lax_5901_25_05_06.htm