There are still ten more months for the Bermuda II treaty that constricts flights from Heathrow to US airports to run before the Open Skies agreement comes into effect.
Only two UK and US airlines (American, United, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic) may fly between Europe’s busiest airport and the US. There is a strong competition between the airlines which due to which there is an increase in airfares this summer.
The fares for the benchmark Heathrow-New York JFK route are reaching £700 return on these four carriers, and rising at weekends in July and August.
The very cheapest London-New York fares traveling out on peak dates such as 21 July, back on 4 August, are for connecting flights via Montreal or Toronto on Air Canada, typically £475 through www.expedia.co.uk.
Air India serves JFK daily, with peak fares at £577 return through www.travelocity.co.uk for departures on 21 July, returning 4 August.
There are thrice-weekly flights to Chicago which Air India has. The Indian carrier charges £1,247 return to Chicago when booked through www.airindia.com.
Air New Zealand has daily non-stop flights from Heathrow to Los Angeles. On peak weekend dates in summer for under £800 through www.opodo.co.uk, an economy ticket is available.
There are some bargain fares provided by BA for Club World tickets to North America. You can reach California for £1,598 return through www.ba.com.
Source: The Independent
