Transatlantic routes

As the US reopens to flights from the UK, the EU and other nations, here’s an overview of service times, aircraft type and what’s included in each cabin

As the US reopens to fully vaccinated visitors from the EU, the UK and several other nations from November 8, we look at the current state of play for direct routes from the UK to the US across the major carriers, including the frequency of the service, aircraft type and configuration, and an overview of what’s included in each cabin – from meals to wifi and luxury amenity kits.

Note that the seat you book will vary depending on the route and aircraft type, and that the route launches included in the feature are subject to change.

AER LINGUS

Routes: Manchester-New York JFK (daily from December 1; A321 LR); Manchester-Orlando (four-times weekly from December 11; A330300); Manchester-Boston (launches summer 2022; A321 LR)

Configuration: A321 LR (168 Economy, 16 Business); A330-300 (287 Economy, 30 Business)

What’s included?

Economy: IFE and earphones; complimentary meal and drinks; wifi (for purchase); blanket and pillow

Business: fully lie-flat seats; IFE and earphones; complimentary meal and drinks; complimentary wifi; blanket and pillow

AMERICAN AIRLINES

Routes: Heathrow

Boston (daily; B777-200); Heathrow Charlotte (daily; B777200); Heathrow-Dallas (twice daily; B777-300); HeathrowNew York JFK (twice daily; B777 300); Heathrow-Los Angeles (daily; B777-300); Heathrow-Miami (daily; B777-300); Heathrow-Chicago (daily; B777-200); Heathrow-Philadelphia (daily; B777-200); Heathrow-Seattle (daily; B777-200)