Boston-London: BA from $1,784, JetBlue from $1,932
Piggybacking on the yesterday's Award Alert for JetBlue space, we also have a solid cash fare deal from Boston to London. In fact, this JetBlue route launch is playing out a lot like the one from JFK.
When they launched flights from JFK, Virgin Atlantic ran a fare deal in response. Out of Boston, we're now seeing a British Airways fare deal in response to the JetBlue launch.
In fact, British Airways is actually cheaper with a couple of tricks.
Now, let's get into it!
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Straight To The Points
Routes: BOS-LHR (and LGW for JetBlue)
Operating airline: JetBlue & British Airways
Class of service: Mint/business class
Dates: September - December 2022
Seats available: 2+
Aircraft:
- JetBlue: A321LR
- British Airways: B777 (avoid the A380)
Cabin layout:
- JetBlue: 1-1
- British Airways: 1-2-1 (B777)
Book with (per person, round-trip):
- JetBlue: From $1,932 (direct or via Amex Travel)
- JetBlue (Biz Platinum Rebate): From 125,883 points
- British Airways: $2,132 (direct or via Amex Travel)
- British Airways (AARP + CHASEBA10): $1,784
Don't forget to let me know if you book and how you did it!
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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that the COVID-19 situation and the resulting travel restrictions could prevent you from traveling. Additionally, please make sure you understand the cancellation and change fees before booking.
Flight Experience
JetBlue
The new Mint product on the Airbus A321LR is arranged in a 1-1 cabin layout. While I wish the seats weren't angled away from the windows, I found the Mint Suite to be spacious enough to sleep comfortably. Or, if you're like me and struggle to sleep on planes, at least snooze a little.
One think I'll note is that if you're on a full flight from JFK to London, get your meal and dessert served together. Even with the crew hustling like crazy, it took them a while to get everyone served - downside of single aisle.
On both of my flights, I was really impressed with the food as well as the crew. They genuinely seemed to want passengers to have a great experience.
British Airways
The Boeing 777 has 1-2-1 seating in a reverse herringbone layout. Each Club Suite also has a privacy door, though it's a bit short. Your experience with the crew can vary a bit, but I've generally had friendly/helpful crews. The inflight catering has improved over the years but it's still not quite back to normal.
The A380 has the older business class seat so I would avoid it.
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Best Ways To Book
JetBlue
If you're booking JetBlue, I'd book directly with the airline. If you have the Amex Business Platinum and want to earn 5x, you could book via Amex Travel. Also, if you have the Biz Platinum, you can use the 35% rebate to book for ~126,000k Membership Rewards points.
British Airways
To get the fare down to ~$1,784, you'll need to join AARP to get the $200 premium cabin discount on British Airways bookings. Once you've found flights you want, you'll then log into your account and add the voucher code CHASEBA10 for an additional 10% off.
Google Flights: Boston to London (JetBlue flights aren't showing yet)
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Where To Credit The Flights
JetBlue
I'll note that this booking books into the "I" (eye) fare class and Singapore KrisFlyer doesn't show that as an option on its JetBlue page. I don't know if it's out of date or you simply can't earn miles on the transatlantic flights (like AA).
British Airways
Many will choose to credit British Airways flights to Alaska, American, or British Airways itself. If you're not sure which you prefer, I'd start by checking Where To Credit. It's always a good idea to double check with the airline earn charts themselves as well.
Use GCMap to check the flight distance and calculate redeemable miles.
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Bottom Line
I've noticed an increase in business class cash fares to Europe in the last few weeks so it's nice to see an option below $1,800. Hopefully, JetBlue will help keep business class fares to Europe in check on this route going forward.
Happy booking!
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