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Delta Air Lines has ended its seasonal service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) as of September 7, 2025. The airline does not plan to resume the route in 2026, leaving Norse Atlantic Airways as the only carrier operating this connection after British Airways also discontinued service on the same corridor.
The decision by Delta and British Airways reflects a broader reduction in capacity on transatlantic routes. Several factors have contributed to declining demand for air travel between the United States and Europe, including political, economic, and industry-specific influences. Both airlines previously operated this route seasonally; their withdrawal signals an intention not to return in the foreseeable future.
British Airways’ move is part of a strategy to reallocate aircraft to higher-demand leisure destinations while increasing capacity at its main hub, Heathrow Airport. “This shift of focus from Gatwick to Heathrow suggests a recalibration of what the airline believes are lucrative routes, especially as it already has nine daily flights to JFK.” Delta’s decision aligns with a trend among carriers seeking to match capacity with routes that attract more premium passengers.
