FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Time of flight for best chance of U/D on JFK to LHR

Jan 25, 2009 | 11:19 am

#2

ian001

Join Date: Oct 2004

Location: New York

Programs: BA, LH, VS, Hyatt, SPG

Posts: 3,813

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthmonster

Planning trip to New York in April, probably flying LHR to JFK in First and back from in CW. Have no status and won't be able to check in for the return flight until T-24. I'm interested to know whether there is likely to be better availabilty for an UD seat on a sleeper or non sleeper flight, or whether it's just luck no matter which flight I choose.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Probably one of the morning departures from JFK. I'd say go with a morning departure (BA178 is my preferred flight) in any event. It's an extremely pleasant day flight in CW on the upper or lower deck. Much better than a red-eye.

Reply