Business Class consolidators

Which airline? That really makes a difference. Also, look at the prices - I'm paying over $1k more for my Premium Economy seat that I did for the same seat less than a year ago. Business class looks like it's gotten much higher too. Comfortable? American, British Air, Air Canada, I can attest to. British Air was my least favorite (their seating had you facing the person next to you until they put up a plastic divider after takeoff. American was my favorite of the 3. That said, depending on the route, there may not be business class for all segments, which may not be noticed in the price.

Never-ever-not-ever would I purchase airfare through a consolidator. Good luck.

There is no such thing as a "business class consolidator." None. Period. Airlines never need to "dispose" of business class seats through so-called "discounters" - that is not a real thing. If you encounter someone who claims to be anything like than, run run run away.

If you're thinking about buying a ticket from some place that claims to be a "consolidator" or "bucket shop" or "discounter" (all terms that hearken back to the days long before the internet, words which once had some meaning but no longer do, at least in the context of business class tickets), they're a 100% a scam. One hundred percent.

What absolutely do exist are fraudsters that buy other peoples' frequent flyer miles and then cash them in for tickets which they then sell to their victims.

The airlines take a very, very dim view of this, and regard this as fraud (all of them) as it very explicitly violates the terms of their programs, and they are on the lookout for it.

If/when the airline catches on to how your ticket was obtained (easy for them to see the telltale signs of the practice, eg the name/address/nationality mis-match between the person whose miles were used and the named passenger), they may (and often do) simply deny you from boarding (you also risk being banned for lifetime from that airline's frequent flyer program). When you are denied boarding, you have no ticket, no refund, and no recourse. The scam ticket you were sold is invalid, so if you want to get on that plane (or any other) you will need to buy a ticket on the spot (which can be stunningly expensive). Don't expect much sympathy from the airline, as they view you as someone who tried to defraud them.

Do yourself a favor and go check Better Business Bureau consumer reports on these fraudsters - you will find a litany of lies, cheating, shakedowns for "tips" and a lot of sad stories from angry "customers."

"There is no business class fairy."

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/flights-03f2af18-20f7-4db3-b736-9378af7fa5c8

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/transportation/business-class-websites

Some reading for you to assist in making an informed decision.

Folk here avoid them

I've had some success using entities that advertise low business class fares, such as SkyLux. This year we bought through Underpricer. But ultimately the tickets should be purchased through the airlines.

We don't fly TATL except in business class anymore. So much more relaxing.

There is no such thing as a "business class consolidator." None. Period. Airlines never need to "dispose" of business class seats through so-called "discounters" - that is not a real thing. If you encounter someone who claims to be anything like than, run run run away.

GREAT ADVICE!!!

No consolidators! I agree. If you want business class, buy through the airline.