Which Airline Should I Pick For My Next London-New York Flight?

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Ай бұрын

The London-New York pairing is one of the most lucrative segments in aviation, seeing a high amount of traffic and plenty of demand for premium cabins. In 2019, over 3.1 million passengers flew between London and New York - a route that was seeing annual growth ahead of the pandemic. Following the pandemic downturn, demand has shot back up, with London Heathrow alone processing more than 3 million passengers to New York throughout 2023.
Airlines with jets big and small in both the US and UK are heavily active with their services between the two metropolises. There are currently seven carriers operating direct services between London and New York, including two relative newcomers to the scene in the form of JetBlue and Norse Atlantic Airways. So which carrier should you fly with?
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@danteschrantz1253 Ай бұрын

Glad to hear that the "regular voice" is back

@Fay7666 Ай бұрын

Likely pre-recorded before the hiatus.

@nicholasbuonagura7374 Ай бұрын

As someone who does this route a lot, JetBlue is the silent champion, way better than any other airline

@sainnt Ай бұрын

It's been 18 years since I flew nonstop from London to New York, and that was on a Virgin Atlantic 747-400. It was amazing!

@ej_tech Ай бұрын

Ours was just 3 months ago. Virgin Atlantic A350. Will fly that again.

@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549 Ай бұрын

Non-stop? Who is fly NY to London with stop overs?😂

@sainnt Ай бұрын

@@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549Ever heard of Icelandair? TAP? Aer Lingus? They typically have lower fares, so the answer is, the same people who fly Spirit? 🤔

@AVFC442oons 25 күн бұрын

I went on an a330-900neo I really recommend it experience was great even for me as a child

@sainnt 25 күн бұрын

@@AVFC442oons I hope to try it soon.

@_theflyinggazelle Ай бұрын

Interesting and insightful coverage, thanks. These city pairs remain fascinating to me, in terms of connectivity and the sheer amount of traffic between them. I think JetBlue’s playing more so in the big carriers (vs ‘low-cost’) sandbox.. its fares alone (and of course differentiated service) reflect this.

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

One thing that never seems to be discussed, and a reason I won’t use Jet Blue is the cruising speeds of the narrow bodies vs wide bodies. A Jet Blue A321 will take about 7hours 30 minutes flight time from LHR - JFK, whereas on a 777 or A350 it’s about 7 hours. Quite a big difference.

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

I just took JetBlue mint class. It was great. So here is the thing that you are unaware off. The airplane boarding takes 20 min. They close the door and off you go. Then in JFK, you arrive at their own terminal with their own immigration. So you arrive with just your flight, which is around 200 people. Everybody was through immigration in 10 to 15 min. Then when you get your bags, they arrive quickly as well, since it’s just a 321. Basically, from landing to out on the street in less than 30 min. You try that with any other airline.

@Rasscasse Ай бұрын

So the extra 30 mins on the travel time is recovered by the speed of processing through the terminal after landing . Interesting info thanks 👍

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

@@Rasscasse right. But technically, also before take off. They started boarding about 25 min before departure. It’s just a lot quicker to fill such a small airplane, even with a single isle.

@tonyInPA Ай бұрын

Actual United polaris is a fantastic product…but check the layout for any United business flight…not too long ago i found you could be on a united *business* class flight that was 8 abreast in a 777. Or for a couple bucks more (based on my company agreements) be on the upper deck of a 747-8, 4 across in your own little world. Easy choice.

@eamonahern7495 Ай бұрын

British Airways used to do an Airbus A319 flight from Heathrow to New York via Shannon. It was an all premium layout and took over the old Concorde flight number. It stopped in Shannon on the way from Heathrow for fuel and give pre clearance to US passengers. I know this because it was featured in a review video by a guy who reviewed flights and airlines on KZfaq. A number of years ago.

@Cactus732 Ай бұрын

It was actually an A318, from London City. They only had 2 and didn’t reactivate them after the pandemic.

@eamonahern7495 Ай бұрын

@Cactus732 thanks for the correction.

@gop4usa12 Ай бұрын

It blows my mind to see all the travel that goes on between the USA and Europe. These are just the flights from NYC to London. Then we've got about 20 other US cites that go to multiple European destinations every single day. It's truly mind-boggling.

@Rasscasse Ай бұрын

I agree. It really is staggering the thousands of people who travel between Europe and America every day. For information, Heathrows’ most popular destination is JFK and in the next week, there are an average of 23 flight per day. LHR-JFK

@Ananth8193 Ай бұрын

Nice video if I want to fly in this route I will prefer Delta or Virgin Atlantic

@user-of5lw4oy3c Ай бұрын

Virgin for me as I have flown them many times and the experience was good.

@4evertrue830 Ай бұрын

Even though Virgin's air tickets aren't among the top three affordable ones? You must be a big spender. 😅😅😊

@Jake-1234 Ай бұрын

Yes the og guy is back! I have been crying myself to sleep as it has been almost impossible to watch a whole video beacuse he is what makes them special. Good to see you are back and healthy though!

@4evertrue830 Ай бұрын

I hope you know, he doesn't really care about your feelings towards him. If he did, he will pin your comment and many others like yours for years now.

@Jake-1234 Ай бұрын

@@4evertrue830 I dount he even accesses the account. It is other people at simple flying]

@user-xz1wq2de4q Ай бұрын

i would like to choose virgin atlantic or jetblue because their airliners like a330 neo, a350-1000 or a321 LR are newest and among the most modern widebodies and narrowbodies, along with their entertainment i think it's a great choice

@user-yz3sn9un1m Ай бұрын

Ive always been iffy with Norse so I believe I would go with JetBlue

@user-xz1wq2de4q Ай бұрын

always good video

@j3j326 Ай бұрын

I just went to LHR to pick up family members who came on a United flight.

@thomashrubecky1663 Ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of British Airways. I cannot recall any instance of poor service in over 40 segments. I'd love to see Simple Flying do a similar (but shorter) dive into London - Chicago. In terms of onward connections, Chicago is an excellently placed middle-of-America hub.

@Rasscasse Ай бұрын

Which class did you fly please Thomas ? What your view of BA economy space?

@Chris-ys7mp Ай бұрын

Not all of these economy seats are created equal. For instance the Virgin flights have a bit more seat recline which dramatically reduces leg room if the person in front of you puts their seat back. If you're flying with a partner in economy Delta is the way to go because you can get a window and aisle seat together on the 767 and A330.

@ericwalker2434 Ай бұрын

I’d take seat recline over the space in front of my head any day for a redeye flight

@ekuche8335 Ай бұрын

Doing lax to lhr next week on United Polaris… always a great choice.

@chromebomb Ай бұрын

The food sucks but the seat is very good

@johnvsymons Ай бұрын

JetBlue is my choice for this route. Their "Mint Service" is great.

@MatthewL1973 Ай бұрын

With a flight duration that allows for a nap as opposed to a night of restful sleep, premium cabins seem superfluous for the price. Extra legroom economy is the best value.

@gobbledygook5786 Ай бұрын

Correct. The reason the price is expensive to an ordinary consumer is because the prices are catered more to big businesses who pay their employees' way across the pond in Business. This is why they make so much profit in premium cabins - most people there aren't directly paying to be there, which is why they can keep it that way.

@Avgeek1564 Ай бұрын

I have flown LHR to JFK with AA, BA, & jetBlue. I have to say pound for pound jetBlue was the best experience.

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

Same.

@Scoooot-ob4kq Ай бұрын

The more widebody choices ... The Better !!!!

@maxsaviation9512 Ай бұрын

Actually JetBlue A321’s have much more comfortable seats than almost all 777’s in economy

@damcoentertainment3956 Ай бұрын

@@maxsaviation9512 They probably do, yeah.

@libanaden5183 Ай бұрын

JetBlue 100%

@AnthonyIglio Ай бұрын

Jetblue in my opinion has the best service and food in Mint (Buissness) and Core (Economy)

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

I just did that in Mint last week. I have flown most major airlines in business class. Jet blue was in the top 3 for me.

@jwil4286 Ай бұрын

Kinda surprised there’s no A380s, no 747s, and no fifth freedom services.

@gobbledygook5786 Ай бұрын

Operating with a smaller aircraft, I.E. the 777,787, or 767, allows the airline to offer the same amount of seats over, say, seven flights, than over two A380 flights. This means they can offer more options and choices to customers. They make most of their revenue on this route through big businesses paying to fly their employees in Business class, and these employees require multiple different departure times to be more efficient, making A380 operation maybe slightly more efficient, but not sustainable or favorable for customers. As for the 747, most of them were retired due to fuel efficiency, but before 2020, BA used to operate give or take four 747's daily. Hope this helps! @jwil4286

@jwil4286 Ай бұрын

@@gobbledygook5786 that does. Thanks! Still wonder why no one wants to operate a fifth freedom leg if this route is so lucrative, but that’s probably a mystery (or maybe it’s because it’s such a bloodbath of competition)

@MRRAKSHITH Ай бұрын

theres singapore airlines out of manchester

@jwil4286 Ай бұрын

@@MRRAKSHITH to New York (Newark) I take it?

@gobbledygook5786 Ай бұрын

@@jwil4286 No, the Manchester route goes to Houston. I didn't mention it because it wasn't part of the east coast market.

@Wh0s.Sebas27 Ай бұрын

jetBlue definitely!!

@stevenholt1867 Ай бұрын

The Pond

@noodle.moodle.doodle Ай бұрын

Nice Video! also first

@aaronadam4747 Ай бұрын

Jetblue and Virgin Atlantic

@charleshamilton9274 13 күн бұрын

I am old-skool but it’s always Delta One for me.

@JDFloyd Ай бұрын

I fly JFK-LHR 2 or 3-times a year, and I am an American Airlines Executive Platinum & Concierge Key member. So, my carrier of choice is AA, but on occasion use BA. If I am connecting through to any part of Europe, I use BA to reduce hassles. I chose either of the airlines Business Class options.

@oneworld2642 Ай бұрын

AA, Delta, BA

@fotiskantis Ай бұрын

Either Delta or United. Delta uses mostly Airbus planes and United is on the same alliance with Aegean airlines, which could make transit easier in LHR. Both airlines have great cabins and services, although British Airways is a great choice as well

@mindblown9 Ай бұрын

what routes have more airlines

@TheAviationYoutuber Ай бұрын

Go via Keflavik with the airline “play”

@barnalisarkar3248 Ай бұрын

Ya regular voice come back but still the older voice is better or simple Flying Long Haul

@KO-xe8vj Ай бұрын

New York - Paris next

@evolancer211 Ай бұрын

I'd fly Norse since they're newer, they'll likely try harder than others already established airlines lol

@Cactus732 Ай бұрын

They’re not new, it’s just a reincarnation of Norwegian.

@dannyspualding417 Ай бұрын

Why not do each one and do a simply flying trip report?

@erik_griswold Ай бұрын

Pity there are no more 5th Freedom carriers connecting NYC to LON (not counting Norse who are using a UK subsidiary to operate these flights)

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

Because they can fill their airplanes in their home country.

@ericbosken3114 Ай бұрын

Since I pay for my own travel in Economy, I always prefer wide body jets over single-aisle ones

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

The seats in JetBlue are better than the wide bodies. So you are missing out and more important, paying more.

@alexmorfino9760 27 күн бұрын

Jetblue

@wadehiggins1114 Ай бұрын

Into the Blue

@JohnnyW36 Ай бұрын

Delta for non-stops from the Pacific Coast.

@sundragon7703 Ай бұрын

I have friends who are loyal United flyers. However, they will sideline United for the British Airways experience.

@kenngoidiomas Ай бұрын

We´re the strongest. (BA/AA),

@AarushNishikanth1 Ай бұрын

United 100% perfect new fresh seats, not the best seats, but you don’t have to worry about trash old seats, you will always get new seats on every aircraft and in my opinion that’s the most important.

@maxsaviation9512 Ай бұрын

Forgot about the 8 abreast seats on the 777.

@EpicThe112 Ай бұрын

British Airways over the US3. More premium possibly resulting in this from EWR BA Club World/First > UA Polaris from JFK BA First/Club World > AA Flagship First/Business and Delta One. Seat type wise BA Safran Club World should beat an AA Adient Ascent 8 first class Flagship suites 43 business suites

@Xintel2Go 20 күн бұрын

Virgin is the best transatlantic to London from anywhere in the US imo.

@get2dachoppa249 Ай бұрын

Whatever carrier I can earn the most points/miles with for that flights since I have status with multiple carriers mentioned.

@TheLiamster Ай бұрын

I always fly upper class on Virgin Atlantic

@CatnipMasterRace Ай бұрын

I think focusing so much on business/first class is a bit silly given 95% of people watching this will never choose anything above economy (although ig maybe it gets more clicks talking about luxury services?). If you want a comparison of economy classes (i haven't flown united, american or norse on this route but i've flown the others), I think jetblue is by far the best as their meals are actually nice, their seats have loads of leg room, and they include free fast wifi - all this included in even their cheapest fares, which somehow are still often cheaper than alternative airlines despite offering in my opinion better service.

@Lufthansa747productions Ай бұрын

Norse I want to see a flight review for Norse

@gordon2766 Ай бұрын

Whichever’s cheapest

@xiiivaniix Ай бұрын

JetBlue with free wifi and comfort and food is unmatched!

@JohnGuidetti751 Ай бұрын

On a A321. No thanks.

@xiiivaniix Ай бұрын

@@JohnGuidetti751 way less people, more Toilets per person and more seat pitch and width and brand new planes I cant see how the type makes a negative difference ? And that’s just if you sit Economy. Mint is a no Brainer.

@JohnGuidetti751 Ай бұрын

@@xiiivaniix Takes over half hour longer than the equivalent wide bodies on the route. Is a A350 or A330-9 or 787 not a new plane then? What’s the px to toilet ratio & pitch compared to these other airlines it’s probably minuscule or the same on some. First class or latest gen business class with closed doors available with a lounge. JetBlue doesn’t even have a lounge.

@xiiivaniix Ай бұрын

@@JohnGuidetti751 Could be wrong but most airlines fly 76’s, 75’s and older 330’s far more commonly. Getting a 350 or 787 is far less likely. 26 first class with two toilets in the front. Is what I know. The 100 or so left in the back have to have at least 2 or 3. The mint seats and food are far better than the US competitors. The food alone and faster internet is amazing. Also cheaper to fly mint by 50% most of the time

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

@@JohnGuidetti751I’ve flown them all. JetBlue is definitely the best. Your flight time difference is quickly made up. First, boarding takes 20 min. Then a quick push back and off you go. But the big difference is JFK. You go to JetBlue’s own terminal. It’s just your flight with roughly 200 pax that go through immigration. In 15 min, everybody was through. The bags show up almost immediately, since it’s half the bags compared to the wide bodies. You can be street side in less than 30 min after landing. (Landing, not gate arrival). Your time will be made up and be quicker actually, if you go from Boarding in London to street side at JFK.

@Paul_C Ай бұрын

Any airline will do, just make sure you fly on an Airbus craft.

@GarlandTexasSpotter2024 Ай бұрын

Delta and Virgin Atlantic because they both have better cabins than other carriers

@robertrawley1115 Ай бұрын

*LAX-LHR or SFO-LHR?* Which airline should I pick for my November flight? Los Angeles or San Francisco, which has the better service offers to and from London? (And, how does London to New York travel compare to London to the US West Coast in seats utilized?)

@erik_griswold Ай бұрын

Aer Lingus via DUB so you can pre-clear USCBP on the return.

@arokeranen9017 Ай бұрын

JetBlue😜

@Christian27241 Ай бұрын

Delta

@EuropeanRailfanAlt Ай бұрын

Either JetBlue or Norse because I think they're the cheapest

@ameerali.ouarda Ай бұрын

By the time you add baggage you might as well go with BA or Virgin

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

@@ameerali.ouardathat’s not true at all. For international flights, luggage is not charged.

@ameerali.ouarda Ай бұрын

@@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Norse does charge, they even charge for you to bring a backpack and for the inflight meal

@gilgengomes3222 Ай бұрын

The airport of The RS is closed until 30 may 2024 in Brazil

@andremp03 Ай бұрын

Virgin or JetBlue

@AvgeekA380 Ай бұрын

Norse flies twice daily 5 times a week, not once daily.

@dosdeyamaguchi9675 Ай бұрын

try Ryanair, they just launched a new route from STN to JFK for $49 one way

@PakaBubi Ай бұрын

ha ha ha ....

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

But the landing will be hard. 😂

@Rasscasse Ай бұрын

And you’ll have to pay every time you want to use the toilet.

@highlights03043 Ай бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼

@richjames2540 Ай бұрын

American. Most reliable and more space for tall PAX.

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

Not really. And I’m a lifetime gold member on AA. I still disagree with you.

@richjames2540 Ай бұрын

@@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 You pays your money and you takes your choice. TATL I would choose AA (TPAC JAL) EXP Lifetime Platinum 3 million miler. Personal view are just that, so disagreement is healthy. BA cancel too many flights and have cramped seating in premium cabins, United have fewer choices, old aircraft and they cancel or delay a lot - to NYC you have to fly to EWR, Delta run old planes form LHR and have very few flights (they just dropped LAX), Jet Blue is a good value proposition but I dislike flying narrow bodies over the water and Virgin just is not my scene. Always reminds me of Hi De Hi. On the down side AA lounges at LHR are as bad as the BA regular Lounges and the recent conversion of Aadvantage into a credit card plan makes it of little value to UK based flyers. Still I gave up the points game years ago when dynamic pricing was adopted,

@glorfindel17 Ай бұрын

Go via Dublin. LCC from the UK - much cheaper in general

@TheBloxCola Ай бұрын

fly from Gatwick, there will be less PAX in the terminal. ( I think )

@TheRaazberry Ай бұрын

Flying JBU to Gatwick, hopefully it’s good

@4evertrue830 Ай бұрын

What kind of assessment of the best airline to choose from is this? I am more confused about which airline to fly and which one not to fly. 🤔

@cabottaxi Ай бұрын

Are Global Airlines going to join this group with their acquired 380s ?

@favourmiracle7094 Ай бұрын

Yes. Info from Wikipedia: "Global Airlines Limited is a British startup airline aiming to begin operations from London to New York City and Los Angeles in spring 2024, using a fleet of four Airbus A380s."

@Rasscasse Ай бұрын

Well it’s not going to be spring 2024 is it. But it might be spring 2025? Their first aircraft, still in China southern livery, is currently parked at Prestwick airport Scotland.

@d.b.cooper1 Ай бұрын

Virgin for sure. Good offering and the crew are always a good laugh unlike the boomers on BA & legacy yanks airliners

@Conches285 Ай бұрын

Jet Blue is criminally underrated!

@ProCodeGaming Ай бұрын

The upcoming Global Airlines left the chat

@jamesx4952 Ай бұрын

This man got kidnapped by a Boeing employee on the other simple flying channel

@hanj31 Ай бұрын

United delta or VA. if flying business class. If you want first class pick AA or BA since they are the only options. Jetblue for Economy class

@Zunkar1 Ай бұрын

Qatar airways

@benchoflemons398 Ай бұрын

Norse if you’re paying cash. Totally different if it’s a reward flight or booked with a travel portal

@JohnGuidetti751 Ай бұрын

Picked the worse airline of the bunch.

@justinmcdaid2594 Ай бұрын

Just realised this is the same voice that does easyjets announcements and safety demo

@ericdiaz6236 Ай бұрын

I will pick american airlines

@benchoflemons398 Ай бұрын

Never in my life have I heard that.

@Crosswindsaviations Ай бұрын

@@benchoflemons398amazing

@maxsaviation9512 Ай бұрын

@@benchoflemons398I have had great experiences flying American in the past 10 years! People like to complain about the smallest unreasonable things that other airlines also have. People just like to hate even if they’ve only flown once on AA cause they follow what others complain about that has nothing to do with them.

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

@@maxsaviation9512 I’m a million miler on AA. I used to be executive platinum with them. They are just not the same anymore. Sorry, but that’s how I feel.

@thespiritualpoint1855 Ай бұрын

Virgin Atlantic or delta

@Rob_Dingemans Ай бұрын

BIG Fail regarding travelers choice. People are already looking at the plane type to fly with. I know several travelers who don't want to fly with certain planes

@maxsaviation9512 Ай бұрын

I would rather fly Ryanair transatlantic before United, Ryanair doesn’t have consistent rude staff and terrible cold food. There are plenty of other much greater options than paying to have a terrible experience.

@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Ай бұрын

Ryan doesn’t serve hot food. 😂