British Airways is shifting New York services from Gatwick to Heathrow for the winter season, with flights suspended until March 2026 and a ninth daily Heathrow flight added. The change will remove more than 3,500 passengers from Gatwick and leave only Delta and Norse Atlantic operating there. Reduced carrier choice at Gatwick is likely to push up fares, particularly during peak periods, last-minute bookings and premium leisure dates. Heathrow will remain competitive with multiple carriers running New York shuttles. Travellers south of London face longer journeys and higher ground transport costs, with Heathrow Express walk-up fares of 25 one-way; a family of four could incur about 100 extra in transport expenses. Experts note booking hacks like searching "All London" or swapping JFK for Newark can save substantial sums.
Now, just Delta and Norse Atlantic will operate from there and the reduced number of carriers is expected to have a huge knock-on effect for holidaymakers in south London, Sussex and Kent. Fares at Gatwick are likely to be pushed up, especially around peak periods, last-minute bookings and premium leisure dates. Heathrow, by contrast, will stay highly competitive with BA, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Delta running New York shuttles.
On the surface, BA's move is simply about consolidating fewer routes at Gatwick, more at Heathrow. But for passengers, the ripple effects are financial. If you live in south London or along the Brighton line, losing Gatwick means longer journeys, extra ground transport costs, and fewer chances to find a bargain fare. The reality is that a family of four could be paying 100 more once you add in higher ticket prices and the extra expense of getting to Heathrow.
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