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The transatlantic air travel market between the United States and Europe continues to be a major segment of global aviation, with 181,293 one-way flights scheduled from the US to Europe in 2025. These flights are expected to provide more than 48 million seats, according to data from aviation analytics company Cirium.
Among these routes, the connection between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Heathrow (LHR) stands out as the busiest. This year, airlines have planned 7,612 one-way departures on this corridor, offering nearly two million seats. The JFK-Heathrow route has a significant history in aviation, including milestones such as hosting the first commercial flight of the Boeing 747 and being a key destination for British Airways' Concorde service.
Five airlines operate on this route: American Airlines uses Boeing 777 aircraft; British Airways operates both Boeing 777s and 787s; Delta Air Lines flies Airbus A330s and Boeing 767s; JetBlue utilizes Airbus A321LRs; and Virgin Atlantic deploys Airbus A330s, A350s, and Boeing 787s. JetBlue is relatively new to this corridor but is increasing its presence. The airline stated:
