transatlantic · 9h 30m · 7,802 km
Houston to London
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In business class, British Airways's Club Suite (787-8) leads the field with a 8.1/10.In premium economy, British Airways's World Traveller Plus (787-8) leads the field with a 5.3/10.
Quick pick
Fly British Airways. It has a private suite and a door for privacy.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly British Airways. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on United).
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly British Airways. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on United).
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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- In business class, British Airways's Club Suite (787-8) leads the field with a 8.1/10.
- In premium economy, British Airways's World Traveller Plus (787-8) leads the field with a 5.3/10.
- In economy, British Airways's World Traveller (787-8) edges out the field with a 4.5/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: United or British Airways on IAH-LHR?
Club Suite (British Airways, 787-8) beats Polaris (United Airlines, 777-200ER) in business, scoring 8.1/10 vs 6.7. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. United Airlines fights back on seat width and bedding.
Which is better in premium economy: United or British Airways on IAH-LHR?
World Traveller Plus (British Airways, 787-8) edges out Premium Plus (United Airlines, 777-200ER) in premium economy, scoring 5.3/10 vs 4.5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. United Airlines fights back on extras.
Which is better in economy: United or British Airways on IAH-LHR?
World Traveller (British Airways, 787-8) edges out Economy (United Airlines, 777-200ER) in economy, scoring 4.5/10 vs 4. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi.
What are the best seats in United Polaris on IAH-LHR?
Best: Odd-row window seats (1A, 3A, 5A, etc.) are closest to the window with most privacy. Avoid: Even-row window seats are closer to the aisle. Staggered 1-2-1 Polaris seats with direct aisle access. 16-inch IFE. Saks Fifth Avenue bedding with optional mattress pad. Panasonic Ku-band wifi (paid). Different hard product from the 767-300ER Polaris.
What are the best seats in United Premium Plus on IAH-LHR?
Best: Window pairs for only 2 across. Avoid: Center section inner seats. 2-4-2 premium economy. 13.3-inch IFE. Enhanced plated meals with beer/wine/spirits.
What are the best seats in British Airways Club Suite on IAH-LHR?
Best: Window suites 1A and 1K offer the most privacy with no one in front. The mini-cabin rows are quieter than the main cabin. Avoid: Center pairs near galleys experience more noise. Bassinet positions may have infants nearby. 31 Club Suite seats with doors in 1-2-1 layout. Full retrofit completed across the 787-8 fleet by April 2026. First BA aircraft type to receive Starlink WiFi (March 2026). 17-inch IFE screen, Bluetooth audio. Center pairs have retractable dividers.
What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller Plus on IAH-LHR?
Best: Window pairs (A-B, J-K) offer the most privacy. Front rows get meal service first. Avoid: Last row has limited recline. Center seats are least desirable in 2-3-2 layout. 37-seat premium economy in 7-abreast 2-3-2 layout. Adjustable headrests with wings. Starlink WiFi being installed fleet-wide through 2026.
What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller on IAH-LHR?
Best: Front rows of economy furthest from rear galley. Exit rows offer extra legroom. Avoid: Last rows near rear galley and lavatories. Middle seats in 3-3-3 layout. 136 economy seats in 9-abreast layout. 787 Dreamliner features higher cabin humidity, lower altitude, and larger dimmable windows.