LAX to London: Business Class
#1
Original Poster
LAX to London: Business Class
Now that my fave, Air New Zealand has left the station on this route, I'd love to hear recommendations on similar flat-bed business class airlines that do this route (preferring non-U.S. airlines, but willing to hear about those as well).
#4
Not this one!
My seat in business, flew TransAtlanic two days ago
Not an US airline, but the tail colors mimic the red white and blue of their Tri-Coleur
Don't want to say outright since I am waiting for their response.
Did not take a picture of a used dried up daily wear contact lens stuck to the armrest.
Oh yeah, and the seat would not go back from lie flat to seating position without having to manually move part of the lower cushion past a closing hinge. "Happens all the time" insert Gallic shrug here.
Watch those fingers!

Table

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Vent dirt

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Air vent

Foot rest dirt

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Light after clean up

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My seat in business, flew TransAtlanic two days ago
Not an US airline, but the tail colors mimic the red white and blue of their Tri-Coleur
Don't want to say outright since I am waiting for their response.
Did not take a picture of a used dried up daily wear contact lens stuck to the armrest.
Oh yeah, and the seat would not go back from lie flat to seating position without having to manually move part of the lower cushion past a closing hinge. "Happens all the time" insert Gallic shrug here.
Watch those fingers!

Table

Table dirt

Table dirt

Vent dirt

table

Air vent

Foot rest dirt

Air vent

Air vent

Foot rest

Light after clean up

Light before clean up
Last edited by cdnyul; Feb 23rd, 2021 at 03:56 AM.
#12
You have a choice of four airlines flying nonstop between LAX and London: United, American, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Service shown by other airlines are all "code-share" flights operated by one of those; e.g. flights sold by Delta are on Virgin Atlantic "metal," those sold by Iberia are on either American or British Airways planes, and those sold by e.g. Swiss International are on planes operated by United.
So if you want a "non-US" operator your choices are either BA or Virgin Atlantic. A couple of reviews:
https://onemileatatime.com/british-a...-class-review/
https://liveandletsfly.com/virgin-at...-class-review/
I would personally select American's business class product on this route any day of the week. Their equipment (seats etc.) are state-of-the-art and their in-flight service has improved markedly in recent years. Here's another (pre-Covid, as in all cases) review: https://www.sageflyer.com/airline-re...class-lhr-lax/
So if you want a "non-US" operator your choices are either BA or Virgin Atlantic. A couple of reviews:
https://onemileatatime.com/british-a...-class-review/
https://liveandletsfly.com/virgin-at...-class-review/
I would personally select American's business class product on this route any day of the week. Their equipment (seats etc.) are state-of-the-art and their in-flight service has improved markedly in recent years. Here's another (pre-Covid, as in all cases) review: https://www.sageflyer.com/airline-re...class-lhr-lax/
Last edited by Gardyloo; Feb 25th, 2021 at 08:37 AM.
#13
I 100% agree with Gardyloo - I'd choose AA for LAX > UK. For the last 5-ish years all my UK flights have been in business (at least the east-bound legs. Once in a while I do Business east and Coach or PE home). Business on AA is better than BA by a long shot. Occasionally I do an AA codeshare on BA metal but only if the schedule and fare are a lot better. Haven't flown VS (Virgin) in maybe 8 or 9 years so not sure but with their financial problems can't imagine they have improved.
#16
I'd take Norwegian over American from LAX! I think people who like them have status. The rest of us, not so much!
I flew Virgin from LAX to London two years ago (an onward to Jo'Berg) and had a good experience as far as service.
Can't speak to the lie-flat situation, I went cattle class. Or to how they are doing now.
I flew Virgin from LAX to London two years ago (an onward to Jo'Berg) and had a good experience as far as service.
Can't speak to the lie-flat situation, I went cattle class. Or to how they are doing now.
Last edited by mlgb; Feb 25th, 2021 at 11:42 AM.
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