Fly to London on American’s Flagship® Suite: Your Retreat in the Sky
When London is calling, here’s how to start your journey in comfort with American Airlines.
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July 08, 2026
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London offers a unique mix of royal history and modern culture at every turn. With a variety of laid-back and busy neighborhoods, the vast city is full of iconic landmarks, markets, and restaurants that thrill new and returning visitors, whether in town for business travel or a milestone celebration.
The New York to London route is always in demand, and there are 12 daily flights between New York—John F. Kennedy (JFK) and London Heathrow (LHR) available on American and their Joint Business partner British Airways.
Learn more about the premium experience of flying American Airlines below—and start planning now to make your London dream a reality.
Lounge in luxury before takeoff
American and British Airways offer a refined experience before your flight in JFK’s Terminal 8 with three distinctive joint premium lounges. The most exclusive lounge—the Chelsea Lounge™ experience—allows you to relax in an elegant, modern atmosphere. Enjoy a drink at the circular champagne bar or a chef-prepared meal.
Must be of legal age to drink alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
Your own personal suite
Experience ultimate comfort in American’s Flagship® Suite with lie-flat seats, an elegant design and exclusive amenities that promote rest and wellbeing. Available on American’s premium Boeing 787-9, these exclusive seats help create a travel experience to remember. Enjoy adjustable armrests, wireless charging, a cocktail tray and a large entertainment screen.
Savor premium menu selections
Enjoy a multi-course meal curated to pair with our award-winning wines. Plus, sip on Lavazza coffee or Champagne Bollinger.
Arrive refreshed with premium amenities and bedding
Enjoy amenity kits with sustainably sourced travel essentials and rotating skincare products from Joanna Vargas. Rest easy with premium bedding, a cool-touch dual-sided pillow, Nest Bedding slippers and more.
Keep in mind that Platinum Card® Members earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on up to $500,000 per calendar year on flights while also earning airline miles§ on these bookings as you typically would when you book through American Express Travel. Learn more.
§Must provide airline loyalty number when booking through Amex Travel™. Airline loyalty program rules apply and are subject to change.
Get more out of your London getaway with American Express
Book your next flight to London with American Airlines through Amex TravelTM.* Platinum Card Members earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on up to $500,000 per calendar year on flights booked through American Express Travel® or flights purchased directly from airlines.*
Get more out of your getaway with American Express
The American Express Global Lounge Collection® can provide an escape at the airport. With complimentary access to more than 1,550 airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, you have more airport lounge options than any other credit card company on the market.1
1As of 01/2026.
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