New York: €794 / £686 Non-stop Oneworld or SkyTeam Premium Economy from London (€767 / £662 Through OTAs)

Oneworld members British Airways and American Airlines have started a price war with SkyTeam members Delta and Virgin Atlantic. As part of this war, you can benefit from tickets starting at £686 (~€785). Both alliances offer two checked bags, each weighing 23 kilos.

If you are fine with booking through online travel agencies, the price gets even better: €767 (~£670) with Oneworld and €759 (~£663) with SkyTeam.

Oneworld

Our availability calendar highlights all possible Oneworld flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to British Airways with your preselected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €30 (~£26) cheaper.

You can also found lots of flights dates for €850 (~£742) or less in 2023.

SkyTeam

Our availability calendar highlights all possible SkyTeam flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to KLM with your selected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €70 (~£61) cheaper.

If you fly SkyTeam you can choose between Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A350-1000s, carrying a 2-4-2 configuration and Delta’s Boeing 767s, featuring a 2-2-2 configuration.

When choosing Oneworld, you’ll choose between AA’s & BA’s Boeing 787s or Boeing 777s. The former have 2-3-2 configuration and the latter have a 2-4-2 configuration at both airlines.

Search & Book

Neither alliance’s fare rules provide an expiration date. A minimum stay of a Saturday night and a maximum stay of 12 months applies, regardless of your airline choice. The travel period is also identical lasting from October 31, 2023 to April 2024, with SkyTeam flights limited to the first three days of the week.

You can use our calendar above that will show you availabilities. Once you selected your dates, it will forward you to either KLM’s or British Airways’ website. It may also forward you to the Travel-Dealz Flight Search, where you can book through online travel agencies (OTAs). With all their disadvantages, it may be worth it to consider them, as they offer prices of up to €70 (~£61) less. You can also search more specifically on Google Flights (instructions) for example by setting filters. You can then use our Go2 browser extension to book your flights.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Mileage

British Airways issues tickets in booking class T. This is what a BA roundtrip from Gatwick would earn you:

KLM issues tickets in booking class A, while Virgin Atlantic issues tickets in booking class K. The former offers less miles, but more programs, while the latter is the opposite. This is what a trip from Heathrow booked on KLM’s website would earn you:

Destination

Hotel prices in New York City usually start at roughly €125, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:

Information & Tips for USA

The United States offers a wide range of tourist sights, from national parks like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon to cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. The currency is the U.S. dollar (USD), and card payments are widely accepted. Prices vary by region but can be high in major cities, especially for accommodation and dining. Weather differs greatly across the country—winters can be harsh in the north, while the south often stays mild; summers are generally hot and humid in many areas.

The U.S. transport infrastructure is highly car-dependent, especially outside major cities. Urban centres like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco have functional public transit, but many other cities have limited options. Between cities, domestic flights are common for long distances, while intercity buses and Amtrak trains cover some routes, though often with slower speeds and less frequency compared to other countries. Without a car, getting around can be inconvenient in many parts of the country.

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Information & Tips for New York

New York City is famous for landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and the Empire State Building. The currency is the U.S. dollar (USD), and credit cards are widely accepted. The city can be expensive, especially for accommodation and dining in tourist areas, though budget options are available. The weather varies, with cold winters, hot summers, and mild spring and fall seasons. The best time to visit is usually in the spring or fall when the weather is most pleasant.

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Cover Picture: British Airways World Traveller Plus, onboard a Boeing 777-300ER (Photo by Nick Morrish/British Airways) | © British Airways