transatlantic · 10h 30m · 8,780 km
Los Angeles to London
4 airlines · 6 aircraft ranked
In business class, American's Flagship Business (777-300ER) leads the field with a 8.1/10.In premium economy, Virgin Atlantic's Premium (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.7/10.
Quick pick
Fly American. It has a wider seat (21" vs 20") and a private suite.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Virgin Atlantic. It has a wider seat (21" vs 18.5").
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly American. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on Virgin Atlantic).
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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- In business class, American's Flagship Business (777-300ER) leads the field with a 8.1/10.
- In premium economy, Virgin Atlantic's Premium (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.7/10.
- In economy, American's Main Cabin (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.1/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: American or British Airways on LAX-LHR?
Flagship Business (American Airlines, 777-300ER) dominates Club World (British Airways, 777-300) in business, scoring 8.1/10 vs 5.5. The deciding factor: a 79"-long bed vs 72".
Which is better in premium economy: American or British Airways on LAX-LHR?
Premium Economy (American Airlines, 777-300ER) edges out World Traveller Plus (British Airways, 777-300) in premium economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 4.7. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only.
Which is better in economy: American or British Airways on LAX-LHR?
Main Cabin (American Airlines, 777-300ER) beats World Traveller (British Airways, 777-300) in economy, scoring 5.1/10 vs 4. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only.
Which is better in business: American or Virgin Atlantic on LAX-LHR?
Flagship Business (American Airlines, 777-300ER) beats Upper Class (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) in business, scoring 8.1/10 vs 6.7. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin. Virgin Atlantic fights back on bedding.
Which is better in premium economy: American or Virgin Atlantic on LAX-LHR?
Premium Economy (American Airlines, 777-300ER) and Premium (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) score virtually the same in premium economy: 5.5 vs 5.7/10. The biggest gap is seat width — 21"-wide seats vs 18.5" — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: American or Virgin Atlantic on LAX-LHR?
Main Cabin (American Airlines, 777-300ER) edges out Economy Classic (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) in economy, scoring 5.1/10 vs 4.6. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi.
Which is better in business: American or United on LAX-LHR?
Flagship Business (American Airlines, 777-300ER) beats Polaris (United Airlines, 787-10) in business, scoring 8.1/10 vs 6.5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. United Airlines fights back on bedding.
Which is better in premium economy: American or United on LAX-LHR?
Premium Economy (American Airlines, 777-300ER) beats Premium Plus (United Airlines, 787-10) in premium economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 4.5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power.
Which is better in economy: American or United on LAX-LHR?
Main Cabin (American Airlines, 777-300ER) beats Economy (United Airlines, 787-10) in economy, scoring 5.1/10 vs 3.4. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. United Airlines fights back on seat width.
Which is better in business: British Airways or Virgin Atlantic on LAX-LHR?
Upper Class (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) beats Club World (British Airways, 777-300) in business, scoring 6.7/10 vs 5.5. The deciding factor: mattress pad vs blanket.
Which is better in premium economy: British Airways or Virgin Atlantic on LAX-LHR?
Premium (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) beats World Traveller Plus (British Airways, 777-300) in premium economy, scoring 5.7/10 vs 4.7. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only.
Which is better in economy: British Airways or Virgin Atlantic on LAX-LHR?
Economy Classic (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) edges out World Traveller (British Airways, 777-300) in economy, scoring 4.6/10 vs 4. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only.
Which is better in business: British Airways or United on LAX-LHR?
Polaris (United Airlines, 787-10) beats Club World (British Airways, 777-300) in business, scoring 6.5/10 vs 5.5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. British Airways fights back on power.
Which is better in premium economy: British Airways or United on LAX-LHR?
World Traveller Plus (British Airways, 777-300) and Premium Plus (United Airlines, 787-10) score virtually the same in premium economy: 4.7 vs 4.5/10. The biggest gap is power — USB-A only vs no power — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: British Airways or United on LAX-LHR?
World Traveller (British Airways, 777-300) edges out Economy (United Airlines, 787-10) in economy, scoring 4/10 vs 3.4. The deciding factor: USB-A only vs no power. United Airlines fights back on seat width.
Which is better in business: Virgin Atlantic or United on LAX-LHR?
Upper Class (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) and Polaris (United Airlines, 787-10) score virtually the same in business: 6.7 vs 6.5/10. The biggest gap is power — AC + USB-C vs no power — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in premium economy: Virgin Atlantic or United on LAX-LHR?
Premium (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) beats Premium Plus (United Airlines, 787-10) in premium economy, scoring 5.7/10 vs 4.5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power.
Which is better in economy: Virgin Atlantic or United on LAX-LHR?
Economy Classic (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) beats Economy (United Airlines, 787-10) in economy, scoring 4.6/10 vs 3.4. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. United Airlines fights back on seat width.
What are the best seats in American Flagship Business on LAX-LHR?
Best: 1A and 1L are Flagship Suite Preferred seats with extra storage, mattress pads, and lumbar pillows. Odd-row window seats (3A, 5A, 7A, 3L, 5L, 7L) sit closer to the window for better privacy. Center pairs (D-G) in rows 1-4 work well for couples. Avoid: Row 9 and 10 flank the mid-cabin galley — expect noise and crew traffic. Rows 13-14 are closest to the premium economy divider. Even-row window seats sit closer to the aisle with less privacy than odd rows. 70 Adient Ascent suites with sliding doors replaced the old Zodiac Cirrus and eliminated First Class entirely. Wireless charging and Bluetooth audio at every seat. Pitch dropped from 43 to 42 inches in the retrofit.
What are the best seats in American Premium Economy on LAX-LHR?
Best: Row 20 bulkhead seats offer the most legroom. Window pairs (A-B and H-J) are best for couples. Avoid: Center seats in the 4-abreast middle section (D-E-F-G) in the last row have limited recline and are close to the economy cabin. Expanded from 28 to 44 seats in the retrofit. Now features privacy wings on headrests. Premium economy cabin is 8-abreast, same as pre-retrofit.
What are the best seats in American Main Cabin on LAX-LHR?
Best: Main Cabin Extra rows (approximately rows 30-33) offer 34 inches of pitch. Exit row seats provide significantly more legroom. Avoid: Last 2-3 rows near rear lavatories and galley are noisy and have limited recline. Middle seats in the 4-abreast center block (D-E-F-G) are least desirable. Main Cabin Extra pitch reduced from 35 to 34 inches in the retrofit. 10-abreast seating is standard for 777 economy. Three fewer lavatories in this configuration versus the pre-retrofit layout.
What are the best seats in American Flagship Business on LAX-LHR?
Best: True window seats in odd rows for best privacy. Avoid: Even-row window seats face the aisle. Concept D herringbone — direct aisle access but no door. Pre-retrofit; Flagship Suite upgrade scheduled 2027+. 18-inch IFE is larger than 787 variant.
What are the best seats in American Premium Economy on LAX-LHR?
Best: Window pairs for 2-across privacy. Avoid: Inner center seats. 2-4-2 layout. 12-inch IFE. Enhanced meals with alcohol.
What are the best seats in American Economy on LAX-LHR?
Best: Main Cabin Extra rows for extra pitch. Avoid: Last rows near lavatories. 3-4-3 economy. 10.6-inch IFE. Main Cabin Extra available for additional legroom.
What are the best seats in British Airways Club World on LAX-LHR?
Best: The mini-cabin (rows 5-7) has only 12 seats and is the quietest and most private. Window suites (A or K) in rows 9-12 create a genuine cocoon with the door and fuselage wall. Row 5 gets priority meal service with the widest choice of entrees. Avoid: Partial rows 18 and 24 only have center seats and lack window positions. Back rows of each cabin section near galleys experience more noise. Bassinet positions at 8K and 19A/K may mean infants nearby. Row 24 gets meal service last. 76 Club Suite seats across three separate cabins, making this BA's largest business class. All 16 777-300ER frames are now retrofitted. The Club Suite has a larger 18.5-inch IFE screen than First class. Every seat has a door, direct aisle access, and Bluetooth audio. Center pairs have retractable dividers for couples.
What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller Plus on LAX-LHR?
Best: Row 31 offers the sweet spot between bulkhead legroom and avoiding bassinet noise. Window pairs (A-B, J-K) provide the most privacy. Avoid: Row 30 bassinet position means possible infant noise. Row 34 (last row) has limited recline and proximity to economy partition. Center seats D-E-F-G are least desirable. 40-seat premium economy in 8-abreast 2-4-2 configuration. Adjustable headrests with wings. Complimentary meal service with upgraded wine selection. Dedicated cabin crew. USB and AC power at every seat.
What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller on LAX-LHR?
Best: Rows 40-42 are the front of economy, furthest from the rear galley. Exit row seats offer more legroom. Avoid: Last 2-3 rows near rear galley and lavatories are noisy with limited recline. Middle seats (B, E, H) in the 3-3-3 layout are least desirable. Row 53 typically has no recline. 9-abreast economy at 31-inch pitch on the 777-300ER. Complimentary meals and beverages on all long-haul routes. Seatback IFE with USB charging. The 777-300ER is BA's flagship long-haul aircraft.
What are the best seats in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class on LAX-LHR?
Best: 2A and 4A are the most private seats — left-side A positions face the window wall with the most separation from the aisle. 6A and 8A are also good but closer to the mid-cabin galley. Solo travelers should always pick A seats. Avoid: All G and K positions (center and right) face each other across the aisle with low dividers — the worst privacy in any current business cabin. 11G and 11K are the most exposed, adjacent to the Premium cabin divider. Older herringbone Upper Class with no doors and low dividers — noticeably less private than the A350-1000 or A330neo suites. 1-1-1 layout means all-aisle access but the tradeoff is those low partition walls. 11.1-inch screens are half the size of the A330neo (17.3 inches). Sleep suit provided on overnight flights.
What are the best seats in Virgin Atlantic Premium on LAX-LHR?
Best: Window pairs in row 21 (21A/B and 21H/K) are bulkhead seats with extra legroom. Avoid: Center seats in the middle block (D, F, G) in any row. Last row is closest to economy. 35 Premium seats in a 2-3-2 layout with 38-inch pitch and 8-degree recline. 11.1-inch Panasonic eX3 screens. AC outlet and USB-A at every seat. Plated meals with upgraded menu. Small amenity kit with eye mask, socks, and toothbrush. Pillow and blanket at the seat.
What are the best seats in Virgin Atlantic Economy Classic on LAX-LHR?
Best: Economy Delight rows (around row 53) offer 34-inch pitch for an upcharge. Any window seat in 3-3-3 avoids the double-middle problem. Avoid: Center seats (B, E, H) in any row. Last rows near rear galley. Economy Delight (36 seats) has 34-inch pitch vs 31 inches in Classic. Same Recaro 3620 slimline seat throughout. 9-inch Panasonic eX3 screens — smaller than the A350 (11.6 inches) and A330neo (13.3 inches). AC outlet and USB-A at every seat. Complimentary hot meal and pre-landing snack with free alcohol.
What are the best seats in United Polaris on LAX-LHR?
Best: Window seats in odd rows (1A, 3A) are closer to the window with more privacy. Avoid: Even-row window seats are closer to the aisle. Same Safran Optima Polaris seat as 787-9 and 777-200ER. 16-inch IFE. Panasonic Ku-band wifi (paid). Saks Fifth Avenue bedding with mattress pad on request.
What are the best seats in United Premium Plus on LAX-LHR?
Best: Window pairs (2 across) avoid the center middle seat. Avoid: Center middle seat in the 3-section. 2-3-2 premium economy (smaller cabin than 777). 13.3-inch IFE with Bluetooth. Enhanced plated meals with alcohol.
What are the best seats in United Economy on LAX-LHR?
Best: Economy Plus rows offer 34-inch pitch vs standard 31-inch. Avoid: Last few rows near lavatories. 3-3-3 economy. 9-inch IFE. Economy Plus available for extra legroom. Panasonic Ku-band wifi (paid).