Discover the fascinating history of UK regional airports that once offered direct flights to the US, connecting travelers in Bristol, Stansted, and Liverpool to American destinations. Explore the unique routes, the airlines involved, and the reasons behind their discontinuation. This journey through time reveals the evolution of transatlantic connectivity and the potential for future resurgence.
Pan Am, the iconic airline known for its golden age of aviation, is offering exclusive 12-day journeys in 2025, retracing its original transatlantic routes from New York to Europe. These luxurious trips aboard a private jet will feature stops in Bermuda, Lisbon, and London, with a focus on recreating the elegance and sophistication of Pan Am’s legendary era.
Delta Air Lines is expanding its transatlantic services for the summer of 2025 with new routes, increased frequencies, and enhanced amenities. The airline will launch new flights from New York to Catania, Atlanta to Naples, Boston to Milan, Boston to Barcelona, and Minneapolis-St. Paul to Rome. Delta will also increase frequencies on several existing routes, including Atlanta to Athens, Barcelona, Rome, Zurich, and Munich. These additions bring Delta’s total European network to over 700 weekly flights to 33 destinations.
British Airways is set to offer a record number of transatlantic flights for Summer 2025, providing more than 400 weekly direct flights between North America and London during peak weeks. This expansion includes new routes and enhanced service for travelers seeking a luxurious experience.
Norse Atlantic Airways has launched its highly anticipated direct flight service between London Gatwick and Las Vegas, offering travelers a convenient and affordable way to reach the entertainment capital of the world. The inaugural flight was a resounding success, with every seat booked, marking a key step in the airline’s expansion strategy.
United Airlines has launched a new daily seasonal flight connecting Athens International Airport to Chicago O’Hare, boosting its offerings from Greece by over 30 percent for 2024. The service complements existing seasonal routes from Athens to New York/Newark and Washington Dulles. United’s dominance in the transatlantic market is highlighted by its 37 direct destinations for summer 2024, a record number that surpasses all other U.S. airlines.
