British Airways customers flying from Gatwick will soon be able to head directly to the US East Coast when the airline starts direct flights to New York in May 2016.
British Airways will fly customers from less than US$571 (£400) return to the city that never sleeps. Customers will travel on a three-cabin Boeing 777, offering a choice of 40 seats in Club World, 24 in World Traveller Plus and 216 in World Traveller.
It will make British Airways the only airline to offer flights to New York from all three of London’s main airports; Gatwick, Heathrow and London City.
Lynne Embleton, British Airways’ MD at Gatwick said: “The new route from Gatwick to New York’s JFK airport will enable us to offer access to a third London airport, giving our customers maximum choice and flexibility.
New York is British Airways’ flagship transatlantic route and will always be one of the most popular destinations for holidaymakers and business travellers alike. The flight will offer fantastic connections to our extensive network of short-haul flights to 112 destinations across Europe.”
BA also runs an almost hourly service from Heathrow.
