BA178: aircraft, cabin & seats
BA178 operates London Heathrow (LHR) → New York JFK (JFK) · ~7-8h.
Which cabin will BA178 have? The LHR–JFK route is typically operated by Boeing 777-300ER (Club Suite (most tails)), Airbus A380 (Legacy Club World), Airbus A350-1000 (Upper Class with door), Airbus A321XLR (AA Flagship Suite). Airlines swap aircraft, so enter BA178 on SeatRadar to see which aircraft and cabin has actually flown it over the last 14 days.
Aircraft & cabins on LHR–JFK
British Airways — Boeing 777-300ER
Share: Most BA frequencies · Cabin: Club Suite (most tails)
British Airways — Airbus A380
Share: Occasional · Cabin: Legacy Club World
Virgin Atlantic — Airbus A350-1000
Share: Most Virgin frequencies · Cabin: Upper Class with door
American Airlines — Airbus A321XLR
Share: New 2025 launch · Cabin: AA Flagship Suite
Single-aisle transatlantic — surprisingly good business cabin.
Best business class on LHR–JFK
For a true premium experience, Virgin A350-1000 Upper Class or BA Club Suite. American's A321XLR Flagship Suite is excellent if you can get it.
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