transatlantic · 7h 15m · 5,539 km

New York to London

6 airlines · 9 aircraft ranked

How we score →
You might get a different plane on American: 777-300ER (6.8) vs 787-9 (6.5). The 777-300ER edges out the 787-9, but both are solid.
You might get a different plane on Delta: A330-900 (7.3) vs 767-400ER (5.5). The A330-900 is noticeably better. Look for it when booking.
You might get a different plane on British Airways: A350-1000 (5.9) vs 777-300 (4.4). The A350-1000 is noticeably better. Look for it when booking.

Quick pick

Best business class: close call

Fly Delta. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best premium economy: close call

Fly American. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy: strong pick

Fly JetBlue. It has a wider seat (18.4" vs 17").

If prices are similar, go with this one.

Data verified April 2026
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DL
Delta One SuiteDelta · Airbus A330-900 · 2019 cabinBest on route
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 46" pitchVery reliable
lounge + NC headphones + Longer bed + Dine on demand
7.3
Seat 6.7·Amenity 8.3
2
B6
MintJetBlue · Airbus A321LR · 2021 cabin
Suite with door · 1-1 · 58" pitchOften delayed
More legroom
7.0
Seat 6.9·Amenity 7.2
3
VS
Upper ClassVirgin Atlantic · Airbus A350-1000 · 2019 cabin
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 44" pitchReliable
Longer bed
6.9
Seat 6.6·Amenity 7.3
4
AA
Flagship BusinessAmerican · Boeing 777-300ER · 2024 cabin
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 42" pitchAvg. reliability
6.8
Seat 6.0·Amenity 7.9
5
AA
Flagship BusinessAmerican · Boeing 787-9 · 2016 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 60" pitchAvg. reliability
More legroom
6.5
Seat 5.5·Amenity 7.9
6
BA
Club SuiteBritish Airways · Airbus A350-1000 · 2019 cabin
Lie-flat with door · 1-2-1 · 38" pitchAvg. reliability
5.9
Seat 5.0·Amenity 7.3
7
UA
Polaris BusinessUnited · Boeing 767-300ER · 2018 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-1-1 · 46" pitchReliable
5.8
Seat 4.4·Amenity 7.9
8
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Delta OneDelta · Boeing 767-400ER · 2017 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 42" pitchVery reliable
5.5
Seat 3.9·Amenity 7.9
9
BA
Club WorldBritish Airways · Boeing 777-300 · 2023 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 37" pitchAvg. reliability
4.4
Seat 2.7·Amenity 6.9

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Route insights

  • In business class, Delta's Delta One Suite (A330-900) edges out the field with a 7.3/10.
  • In premium economy, American's Premium Economy (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.
  • In economy, JetBlue's Core (A321LR) leads the field with a 5.7/10.