transatlantic · 9h 30m · 7,802 km

Houston to London

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

How we score →

Quick pick

Best business class: close call

Fly British Airways. It has a private suite and a door for privacy.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best premium economy: close call

Fly United. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on British Airways).

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy: strong pick

Fly United. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on British Airways).

If prices are similar, go with this one.

Data verified April 2026
1
BA
Club SuiteBritish Airways · Boeing 787-9 · 2024 cabinBest on route
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 40" pitchAvg. reliability
Suite with door
6.5
Seat 6.0·Amenity 7.3
2
UA
Polaris BusinessUnited · Boeing 787-9 · 2019 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 46" pitchReliable
Free Wi-Fi + More legroom
6.1
Seat 4.9·Amenity 7.9

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Route insights

  • In business class, British Airways's Club Suite (787-9) edges out the field with a 6.5/10.
  • In premium economy, United's Premium Plus (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.
  • In economy, United's Economy (787-9) leads the field with a 4.8/10.