Exciting Deals to Bologna!
The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software shows fares starting at $705 for Regular Economy. If you check with American, you might find prices at $505 (Basic Economy) or $705 (Regular Economy).
The $705 fare with American, British Airways, Finnair, and Iberia includes one checked bag and a regular-sized carry-on.
Alternatively, the $505 fare is a Basic Economy fare which has some restrictions, including:
- No advance seat assignments allowed
- Checked bags cost extra – $75 for the first bag and $100 for the second
- No changes allowed
- No cancellations – once the 24-hour risk-free period is over, this fare will have no value if you cancel
- Many online travel agencies do not clearly label these fares as Basic Economy for American, British Airways, Finnair, and Iberia.
Beginning January 8th, 2025, travelers to the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), costing £16 for two years. Transiting through the UK does not require an ETA if you remain airside. However, if you pass through border control, one is necessary. Beware of scam websites charging more than the official £16 from the UK Government.
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Fountain of Neptune, Piazza Nettuno, Bologna, Italy – Photo: George Damian via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0).
Sample Travel Date:
- This is just one example of available travel dates. For more options, refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
- Available for travel from late September to early October, with Sunday to Wednesday departures and Tuesday to Friday returns. A Sunday stay is mandatory. Purchase at least three days before departure.
- This fare is valid at the time of posting, but if this post is older than two days, the fare may no longer be available.
How to Search for Availability:
- This section is for checking availability only. To purchase tickets, scroll down to the “How to Buy” section.
- The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software should appear as shown below after entering all required values.

- Note that you cannot purchase tickets directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. Please refer to the “How to Buy” section for purchasing instructions.
Fare Class:
- B (Basic Economy)
- O (Regular Economy)
Routing:
- SFO – LHR (London) – BLQ (Bologna) – LHR – SFO
Stopover:
Mileage:
- Miles Flown: 12,148 miles or 4.1 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
- Loyalty Points: 2,745 points
- Redeemable Miles: 2,745 miles
How to Buy:
- Book with American using the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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