transatlantic · 7h 15m · 5,575 km
New York (EWR) to London
2 airlines · 3 aircraft ranked
In business class, United's Polaris Business (767-300ER) edges out the field with a 6.9/10.In premium economy, United's Premium Plus (767-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.3/10.
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Fly United. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
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- In business class, United's Polaris Business (767-300ER) edges out the field with a 6.9/10.
- In premium economy, United's Premium Plus (767-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.3/10.
- In economy, United's Economy (767-300ER) edges out the field with a 4.5/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: United or British Airways on EWR-LHR?
Polaris Business (United Airlines, 767-300ER) beats Club World (British Airways, 777-300) in business, scoring 6.9/10 vs 5.5. The deciding factor: a 77"-long bed vs 72".
Which is better in premium economy: United or British Airways on EWR-LHR?
Premium Plus (United Airlines, 767-300ER) edges out World Traveller Plus (British Airways, 777-300) in premium economy, scoring 5.3/10 vs 4.7. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only. British Airways fights back on seat width.
Which is better in economy: United or British Airways on EWR-LHR?
Economy (United Airlines, 767-300ER) edges out World Traveller (British Airways, 777-300) in economy, scoring 4.5/10 vs 4. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi.
What are the best seats in United Polaris Business on EWR-LHR?
Best: Odd-numbered window rows offer the best privacy since they sit farther from the aisle. 11L has great privacy with two windows. 18A is the most secluded seat but lacks a window. Solo travelers should pick A or L positions. Avoid: Seat 1A is reserved as pilot crew rest on transatlantic flights, leaving 45 sellable seats. Row 7 and row 18 have only one window instead of the typical two. 18L has no window at all despite being a window position. Front rows experience more crew traffic. The 1-1-1 layout is unique to the 767's narrower fuselage. All seats have direct aisle access. No doors but staggered layout provides good privacy. 24 aircraft operate this high-J configuration. Panasonic Ku-band WiFi; Starlink retrofit in progress fleet-wide through 2027. Rows 13-14 are skipped in numbering.
What are the best seats in United Premium Plus on EWR-LHR?
Best: Row 20 offers extra legroom as the bulkhead row. Window pairs (A-B and K-L) work well for couples. Avoid: Row 23 is the last row and closest to the economy cabin. Center seats (D-E) in the 2-2-2 layout offer less privacy. Small 22-seat cabin with six-abreast seating, unusual for premium economy. Collins MiQ seats with adjustable headrests and footrests. Complimentary meal service with wine and spirits. Separate lavatory access from economy.
What are the best seats in United Economy on EWR-LHR?
Best: Row 37 is the first economy row and benefits from proximity to lavatories without being right next to them. Aisle seats (C, D, G, H) are easiest for getting up on long flights. Avoid: Row 44 (last row) seats 44DEF and 44KL cannot recline due to the rear galley and lavatory wall. Avoid 44E (center middle) at all costs on transatlantic flights. Only 56 standard economy seats on this high-J configuration, one of the smallest economy cabins on any widebody. The 2-3-2 layout on the 767 is notably more comfortable than 3-3-3 on 787s or 3-4-3 on 777s. Complimentary meals on transatlantic routes.
What are the best seats in British Airways Club World on EWR-LHR?
Best: The mini-cabin (rows 5-7) has only 12 seats and is the quietest and most private. Window suites (A or K) in rows 9-12 create a genuine cocoon with the door and fuselage wall. Row 5 gets priority meal service with the widest choice of entrees. Avoid: Partial rows 18 and 24 only have center seats and lack window positions. Back rows of each cabin section near galleys experience more noise. Bassinet positions at 8K and 19A/K may mean infants nearby. Row 24 gets meal service last. 76 Club Suite seats across three separate cabins, making this BA's largest business class. All 16 777-300ER frames are now retrofitted. The Club Suite has a larger 18.5-inch IFE screen than First class. Every seat has a door, direct aisle access, and Bluetooth audio. Center pairs have retractable dividers for couples.
What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller Plus on EWR-LHR?
Best: Row 31 offers the sweet spot between bulkhead legroom and avoiding bassinet noise. Window pairs (A-B, J-K) provide the most privacy. Avoid: Row 30 bassinet position means possible infant noise. Row 34 (last row) has limited recline and proximity to economy partition. Center seats D-E-F-G are least desirable. 40-seat premium economy in 8-abreast 2-4-2 configuration. Adjustable headrests with wings. Complimentary meal service with upgraded wine selection. Dedicated cabin crew. USB and AC power at every seat.
What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller on EWR-LHR?
Best: Rows 40-42 are the front of economy, furthest from the rear galley. Exit row seats offer more legroom. Avoid: Last 2-3 rows near rear galley and lavatories are noisy with limited recline. Middle seats (B, E, H) in the 3-3-3 layout are least desirable. Row 53 typically has no recline. 9-abreast economy at 31-inch pitch on the 777-300ER. Complimentary meals and beverages on all long-haul routes. Seatback IFE with USB charging. The 777-300ER is BA's flagship long-haul aircraft.