British Airways just slashed nonstop business class fares between New York City and London to $1,199 each way. Based on roundtrip purchase, this special trims 40% off regular prices for travel through early September.

Fares to Paris, Athens, Milan and Venice are $1,404 each way with one stop this summer, which is the most expensive time to fly to Europe.

Bask in these Club World benefits before, during and after the flight:

• Preflight access to lounges with complimentary meals, beverages, entertainment and wireless broadband.
• Wide, comfortable seats that extend to 6 feet 6 inches in a "Z" position, which supports the knees and back in a seated recline -- similar to the position a body assumes in zero gravity
• Noise-cancelling headphones and a 10.4-inch personal flat-screen with more than 200 on-demand entertainment options
• Privacy screen, generously sized desk and storage drawer for items such as laptops, handbags and shoes
• Gourmet meals and between-meal treats such as fresh wraps, salads, sandwiches, bite-size cakes, organic chocolate, fruit smoothies, fine wines and other beverages
• Access to an arrivals lounge where customers can receive spa treatments, revive in shower rooms, have suits pressed, or unwind in cabanas with infinity baths in which water continually rolls over the sides to keep it fresh

These fares require a 14-day advance purchase and are part of a larger British Airways sale in which fares to Europe are discounted from across the U.S.

Book by Aug. 2.

Note: With all taxes and fees from New York City, the London fare is $2626.85, the Milan fare is $2952.85, the Venice fare is $2953.62 and the Paris fare is $3019.65.