About New York

Why go to New York?

Maybe it’s the familiarity of its movie backdrops, the melting pot of cultures or the simplistic grid system that does away with the need for maps… but there’s something about arriving in New York that makes you feel instantly at home.

This is a city that wants to be all things to all people, a place of unabashed extremes. Its climate runs from freezing winters to stifling summers; its late nights regularly run into mornings; its businesslike work ethic segues into wild play times. Customs officials might do their best to make you feel otherwise, but NYC owes its existence to the open-armed welcome of one and all, and it never forgets where it came from. New Yorkers genuinely want you to ‘Have a nice day’.

Flying to New York

There are many airlines that go from the United Kingdom to New York on a daily basis. Virgin Atlantic and British Airways are the two main British airlines that flight direct.  Virgin Atlantic has good agreements with BMI to allow connections from reginal airports.

Once you have arranged your ESTA you are free to book your flights. Virgin Atlantic offers return tickets for as cheap as £399 and BA is around the same price.  As Virgin Atlantic is our favorite airline we have provided more details about them on this site.