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Cheap Flights from London to New York (LON-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from London to New York

Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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13:00 - 15:55LGW-JFK
7h 55mdirect
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18:05 - 06:00JFK-LGW
6h 55mdirect
£306Norse Atlantic UK
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Tue, 11 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
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14:45 - 15:45STN-JFK
30h 00m2 stops
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17:35 - 18:20JFK-STN
19h 45m2 stops
£306Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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11:55 - 18:00LGW-JFK
11h 05m1 stop
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19:25 - 10:55JFK-LGW
10h 30m1 stop
£308Icelandair
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Thu, 2 Oct - Mon, 6 Oct
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15:05 - 18:05LGW-JFK
8h 00mdirect
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20:05 - 08:10JFK-LGW
7h 05mdirect
£308British Airways
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Thu, 2 Oct - Mon, 6 Oct
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15:05 - 18:05LGW-JFK
8h 00mdirect
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20:05 - 08:10JFK-LGW
7h 05mdirect
£311British Airways
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Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
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08:40 - 20:20LHR-JFK
15h 40m1 stop
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20:00 - 08:05JFK-LHR
7h 05mdirect
£314Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
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06:30 - 15:25LHR-JFK
13h 55m1 stop
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18:00 - 06:25JFK-LHR
7h 25mdirect
£316Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 5 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
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11:55 - 18:00LGW-JFK
11h 05m1 stop
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19:25 - 10:55JFK-LGW
10h 30m1 stop
£317Icelandair
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Fri, 17 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
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14:05 - 19:37LHR-LGA
10h 32m1 stop
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15:30 - 06:30LGA-LHR
10h 00m1 stop
£329Lufthansa
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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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09:50 - 20:10LCY-JFK
15h 20m1 stop
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21:55 - 16:40JFK-LCY
13h 45m1 stop
£336Lufthansa
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Virgin Atlantic's Economy Delight offers extra legroom.
Heathrow requires a lot of walking; plan extra time.
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Expert advice for your flight from London to New York

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class features fully flat beds and a unique onboard bar for socialising.


Virgin Atlantic's Economy Delight offers extra legroom and priority boarding, enhancing comfort.

British Airways

BA's Premium Economy offers 18 cm extra legroom, enhancing long-haul comfort.


BA's CityFlyer offers fast travel from London City Airport, ideal for efficient connections.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag, ideal for long-haul.


Lufthansa's FlyNet Premium offers internet for streaming, enhancing long-haul connectivity.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Finnair

Finnair's Economy Comfort offers extra legroom, enhancing long-haul comfort.


Finnair's A350 features lower cabin altitude, improving passenger comfort on long-haul flights.

Read more about Finnairby Gabriel Leigh
Air France

Air France offers complimentary champagne in all cabins, enhancing the long-haul experience.


Air France Premium offers SkyPriority benefits like early boarding, ideal for long-haul comfort.

Airports
LHR

For a quick trip to central London, take the Heathrow Express, reaching Paddington in 15 minutes. Book tickets in advance for savings.

Read more about LHRby Kirstie Pickering
LGW

Gatwick's Gatwick Express offers a 30-minute direct service to London Victoria. It's often quiet, ensuring a seat.

Read more about LGWby Kirstie Pickering
EWR

For a budget-friendly city transfer, take the AirTrain to NJ Transit or Amtrak for a quick ride to NYC.

Read more about EWRby Stefanie Waldek
JFK

Avoid traffic by using the AirTrain to connect with NYC's subway or LIRR for a cost-effective city transfer.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
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Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on LHR and LGW

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for London to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from London to New York? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a return flight from London to New York?

What is the cheapest London to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London to New York costs £263 on the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 13% cheaper than other London-New York routes. The most popular route is between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from London to New York, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to New York is September, where tickets cost £352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £487 and £478 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to New York?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £367, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to New York?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to New York

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£245
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Luton Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from London to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from London to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London to New York 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysLHR-EWRMay 2025
Gate assignments are made shortly before boarding and each letter dedicated terminal group is separated by a long walk or a crowded rail ride. The metro ride between the terminals and the city can be complicated if you go in with no research. We consider ourselves capable people but Londons rail system is a mess to get a grasp of.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysLHR-JFKJan 2025
Prepare for the unexpected. It’s a long flight and anything can happen. Have some snacks and drinks with you. And other emergency items you may need.
786ottoFlew with FinnairLHR-JFKSept 2024
If you have tight connection and previous flight is late , don't panic they will wait for you if you have connecting flight with same airline.
KennethFlew with IberiaLHR-EWROct 2024
Heathrow is a large busy airport that requires a lot of walking.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysLHR-JFKAug 2024
People have to make sure they have plenty of time (2 hours minimum) if they need to change terminals. Heathrow is a monster airport, it's giant, so if you want to shop or eat or just look around, you need more than 2 hours between flights. Otherwise, it's great, the security was fast but thorough. I loved that I did not have to remove my shoes and the employees were patient and polite, not like at JFK. The shuttle buses are annoying, but at a huge airport like Heathrow, it's a must. The drivers of the shuttles are crazy, they don't care if people are falling down or not, they drive aggressively. However, people cannot fall down because the buses are packed to the gills. So, instead of shuttles, a looping airtrain would be a much more convenient and probably faster way of connecting the terminals, just like at JFK. The frequent flights between London and New York are much appreciated.
AntonellaFlew with IberiaLHR-EWRJul 2024
London makes you take out every single toiletry even below 100ml and if they don’t all fit in one tiny bag, they make you throw it away. Check everything in your checked luggage!
Juan LuisFlew with DeltaLHR-JFKApr 2024
- Enter as much information as possible using the Delta or Virgin Atlantic app. - Confirm which is the Terminal of your departure. - Arrive three hours early at the airport.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysLHR-EWRFeb 2024
Even if you have a long layover, be prepared to travel a long distance to your gate once it gets announced. Do not delay in heading to the gate. Be prepared for a very crowded airport experience.

FAQs for booking flights from London to New York

  • Is there free WiFi at Heathrow Airport?

    Heathrow Airport does offer free WiFi throughout the terminals, accessible throughout the duration of your stay at the airport. The internet is also accessible via internet-connected terminals spread throughout the airport. If you need to catch up on work or want to keep in touch with people, this won’t be a problem.

  • Can I take a taxi into New York City from the Airport?

    You can take a taxi to Manhattan, but it will be considerably more expensive, and can often be much slower than public transportation depending on traffic. Taxis to JFK can cost around $55(£43), and taxis to Newark can cost around $50(£40), with prices increasing during peak hours.

  • Does Heathrow Airport have a lounge area?

    Heathrow Airport has seven lounge areas in total, with varying price points and features. All lounges feature a selection of snacks and beverages and WiFi access, with access prices starting at around £25.

  • Do any New York airports have onsite hotels?

    Neither Newark or JFK Airports have onsite hotels; however, both airports have several hotels, motels and other accommodation available in close proximity. Options range from budget to luxury, and most accommodation near the airport features a complimentary airport shuttle.

  • Are there hotels at London airports (LON)?

    Once you find cheap flights from London to New York, you are also able to look at airport hotels so you’re not in a rush before your trip. Heathrow Airport offers the Aerotel, which you will find in Terminal 3. In the North Terminal at Gatwick Airport, you will be able to stay at the Sofitel. Both these hotels are located close by to the terminal building.

  • Can I exchange my currency at New York Airports (NYC)?

    When you land at NYC Airports, you can exchange your Pound Sterling to U.S. Dollars easily. At JFK Airport Terminals 2 to 7 you can locate a Travelex in the Arrivals Hall. At LGA Airport there is a Travelex located in Terminal B, whereas in EWR Airport, there is also a Travelex located in the arrivals of Terminal C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to New York was £334 for a one-way ticket and £418 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to New York?

    London is served by 6 major airports and there are 3 airports in New York. You will leave London from one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to New York?

    Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to New York?

    The Airbus A350-1000 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to New York?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and New York, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to New York?

    There are direct flights from London to New York on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to New York, KLM or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to New York are KLM and Finnair. With an average price for the route of £386 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £400 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £346 or less one-way and £345 or less round-trip.
  • When you’re booking flights from London to New York, there’s a good chance you’ll fly out of London Heathrow Airport. Heathrow is the second busiest airport in the world by international traffic, and houses the vast majority of direct flights to the airports in New York. Flights out of Gatwick can also be found, with indirect flights coming out of all major London Airports.
  • Your flight to New York can land in several different airports, with JFK Airport housing the most direct flights from London and Newark Airport in New Jersey housing the second most. Both airports are about an hour away from the city by public transport; however, Newark Airport is more convenient to the West side of Manhattan, and JFK is more convenient to the East side.
  • Both airports offer an AirTrain service that connects with public transport for easy connections. Newark connects to the NJ Path transit system, which will get you to the Manhattan city centre for around $7.75 (£6.00) total. JFK connects to the NYC metro and Long Island Railroad to get you to Penn Station for around $22(£17) using the Long Island Railroad, which can take around 35 minutes, or around $10(£8) via the E train, which can take just over an hour.
  • The average flight from London to New York is 8 hours long, so it can be practical to grab a bite to eat before the plane departs. London Heathrow Airport features 35 different dining options, from a quick scone and tea and to a high-end meal. There are dining options spread throughout several of the terminals, so feel free to wander about if you’re feeling a bit peckish and not certain what you’re in the mood for.
  • If you need to leave your car at Heathrow, there are several airport parking options available. Hourly parking at Heathrow Airport starts at around £6 per hour and is available at Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Long-stay parking is available at car parks reachable from all Terminals via shuttle bus, and starts at around £24 per day.
  • When you take a flight from London to New York, you will find that the majority of flights leave during peak times, which means that the airport is often busy. If you want to save time when travelling through the airport, you can use the fast track service in place to get through the security checks faster. For instance, at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) this costs around £12.50 per passenger, whereas at Gatwick Airport (LGW) it is about £5 per person.
  • You can get to London Airports (LON) easily before your flight. If you depart from Heathrow, which offers direct flights, you can use the Piccadilly Line from the centre of the city, the Heathrow Express from Paddington Train Station or a National Express bus from Victoria Coach Station. In contrast, if you are departing from Gatwick, which also operates a direct route, you can use the Gatwick Express from Victoria Train Station.
  • When you land at New York Airports (NYC), it’s easy to continue your journey on to nearby cities. For example, if you land at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), you can drive to New Haven in about 1h 45min or Philadelphia in around 2 hours. From Newark International Airport (EWR), you can get to Trenton in approximately 55 minutes by car or Allentown in about 1h 50min. Whereas, if you land at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) you can drive to Newton in about 1h 45min.

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Direct departures

London to New York

Monday

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Tuesday

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Direct returns

New York to London

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 664 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.9Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

6.0 GoodShreyas, Sept 2025LHR - MCO
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Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

We did not even get on this flight as the plane never left London. I missed the email that was sent mid morning USA time, so we were not aware the flight was cancelled. There was absolutely no help from the staff at the Norse check in gates, we were told to take a picture of the board they were holding up, to try and claim our money back. We were told to book our own flights to London which ended up costing $10000 due to the last minute. And now we have to return to Miami in 2 weeks. I am not holding my breath about getting on board for that flight either.

Great experience. The flight was smooth with very little turbulence. We were in premium classic, so lots of leg room.

Didn’t know you had to pay for earbuds and food on flight. Sounds awesome and better way to not waste food or items. Comfort of flight is was amazing other than that

Unexpectedly was surprised with the space on flight in economy and the price.

I was not expecting having to pay for headphones, water and basic food in a 9 hours flight. Price for this flight was as high as any other, still I had to pay 4 lbs for a can of sprite. On top of that flight attendance gave a bothered look when I asked her for some ice for my soda. She reluctantly when to get it, brought me literally 3 cubes and walked away without looking at me to avoid another request. I couldn’t believe it. She was soooo rude. I will never book on Norse again and I will let everyone I know about this. Unforgivable, very bad customer service.

Great crew. Customer support is pretty much non existent. I had 2 tickets that were not used, the flight was overbooked. I think I should have been reimbursed for the unused tickets.

The movies were super old. The crew did not offer WATER???? 5 hours os flight and did not get WATER? Norse is the worst company I ever used and never will use again.

Why call us to board if we’re going to be made to stand in the tunnel for 20 minutes. Really hard for people with little children. Plus it took me ages to check in because my seat in Premium was overbooked so I didn’t actually have a seat. I did end up receiving my seat in Premium but there was a lot of stress and confusion beforehand. Hope is it possible to overbook seats? Especially in Premium!

We flew one way from Gatwick, London to JFK NY For 2 people $1200 and no food offered not even water. You had to buy food. Norse advertises as a low fare transatlantic airline, they may want rethink that. Crew, flight was fine. Ironically we flew American from JFK to Heathrow for $1000 (2people) and included food and drinks.

Longest check in line I have ever seen- brutal and airline personnel hustled me about the size of my bag even though I showed them that it measured exactly to the measurements posted on their site. Just super annoying- I get it - it’s a budget airline and you get what you pay for. Most of the flight were young people who seemed to have never experienced international travel. It’s worth paying for a seat otherwise you will be uncomfortable.

Excellent experience in every way, from ground crew helpfulness, boarding experience, inflight service all the way to modern equipment. My new favorite airline. I wish I could fly with them more often.

For a no frills flight this was surprising comfortable. The crew were helpful and nice. The flight was smooth and there were no delays or issues which I haven't had on a flight in a long time. I would definitely fly with them again.

The flight was canceled by play less than 24 hours prior to the trip, and I was unable to re-book. Have not received a refund for the trip despite filling out the appropriate form.

Was was cancelled less than 24 hours prior to my scheduled departure by PLAY. Despite my attempts to rebook my travel, I encountered significant cost increases that rendered this option unfeasible. In accordance with EC Regulation 261/2004, airlines are required to issue a full refund for cancelled flights within seven days of the scheduled departure if a refund is requested instead of rebooking on another flight. It has been three weeks without a refund or an answer

Have not recieved full refund for my flight, which was cancelled less than 24 hours prior to my scheduled departure by PLAY. Despite my attempts to rebook my travel, I encountered significant cost increases that rendered this option unfeasible. In accordance with EC Regulation 261/2004, airlines are required to issue a full refund for cancelled flights within seven days of the scheduled departure if a refund is requested instead of rebooking on another flight. This request was completed three weeks ago an answer or refund.

It would have been better to have USB charging ports available on the longer haul Flight that one of 2 hours

Was very good Staff was great. No tv monitors tho. So long flights make it longer

The worst. No free beverages. No entertainment on an overseas flight. Not enough space. Never again.

Play is affordable! Only way we fly from the states to Europe. Left late but arrived on time

have screens on backs of chairs...offer free snacks and water

Both flights were delayed over 1 hour. And I had to pay for seats, even though my reservation supposedly included free seat selection.

Crew was great. But my flight was late arriving and as a result, I missed my connecting flight to Richmond. I had to catch a later flight. On a positive note, the attendants at the counter were extremely helpful in booking my later flight. They book my on the next flight to Richmond.

I was told in Florence my bag would go directly to Indianapolis. I had to wait to get it. Then security in EWR was slow so I missed my flight as United would not allow me on the plane even though it was still on the tarmac and the door to the tunnel was open. I blame both Lufthansa and United for refusing to allow me on board a plane that was clearly still on the tarmac. Behind me two grandparents and their ten year old grandson were on same flight from Munich to EWR. They were refused to board the United flight. So we had to sit for 12 hours in airport until next flight. No compensation has been offered either by Lufthansa or United.

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

Food was great but they didn't clear my meal tray for 3 hours. You'd think they could check though the cabin now and then.

The flight was cancelled due to tech problem with the plane

Seat cushioning, and having at least 1 checked bag free, I dont understand why international flight would not include a checked bag.

Service was courteous and attentive. Sat in the exit row. In exchange for leg room I had people tripping over my feet to use it at a hallway from one aisle to the other, had no access to films viaa viewscreen and no underseat storage for medicines or other personal travel needs. Next time I am seated there, I will refuse the exit row.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

Boarding was poor. Why are first class passengers not boarded first?! Bus to the plane and then held on a packed bus because we were waiting for people on the bus before to finish boarding. Seat belt on the fist clas seat is very uncomfortable, cutting into your neck. Other than that crew, seating and food were all excellent. Entertainment, as usual - rubbish.

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

Flight was delayed but my previous flight was as well so It worked to my advantage. This was my first time in first class. I don't think they ever stopped feeding us. The seating area was very spacious and comfortable. The attendants were wonderful, warm, friendly and very personable.

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

We missed the connection because we had to wait for a shuttle from the plane to the Terminal. Also, we needed assistance and none was available.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The gate at London Gatwick had confusing signs for the different zones and the staff seemed harried because people didn't know when it was their turn to come to the desk. Plus, with there were too many carry-on bag travelers, myself included. The charge scheme for checking bags is frustrating. If you travel light, you want the freedom to leave as soon as you deplane. When you are forced to gate-check your bag simply because the flight is fully booked, you lose whatever time you'd hoped to save because you're still stuck waiting for your bag to come off the conveyor belt.

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