Originally Posted by
CJ91
Hello forum.
not sure if this is the best place to post but I am wondering if BA is the best airline for flying between London and New York in business class?
would the experience be much the same on all the big players, or are there noticeable differences in what’s offered?
the background is that I’ve just started a new job based in London which will require a few work trips over to NY and back. Our company travel agent books BA by default, but my manager said and I can request them to look at other airlines if I want
This will inevitably be subjective, as peoples' likes will differ. For travelling between London and NYC, I prefer VS and for the following reasons:
Not having to pay for seat selection
The VS lounge (Clubhouse ) in London is one of the best lounges in the world.
VS offers PJs which I like changing into for any flight with a duration greater than 4 hours.
The seat for sleeping are pretty much both the same in terms of comfort.
I have never had a we don't have anymore of your first choice of meals with VS.
I am a fan of foie gras and VS serves this in the clubhouse
The VS lounge at JFK is also pretty nice.
The business class lounges of BA I find to be just a step up from a fish, market with slightly better food.
While BA has more frequencies across the pond, I have never had a problem with finding a flight at a time on VS that works for me.
Hands down - I would only fly BA as a last resort.