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The world’s only billion-dollar airline route

Published 11:32 AM EDT, Fri August 16, 2019

<strong>New York JFK:</strong> The new food court area at New York JFK.
New York JFK: The new food court area at New York JFK.
<strong>Billion-dollar route:</strong> British Airways' service between London Heathrow and New York JFK is the only route in the world to generate more than a billion dollars in annual revenue.
Billion-dollar route: British Airways’ service between London Heathrow and New York JFK is the only route in the world to generate more than a billion dollars in annual revenue.
<strong>Premium:</strong> 'With over 30% of BA seats on the route in either First or Business Class the importance and the value of the route is clear to see,' says air travel intelligence company OAG.
Premium: ‘With over 30% of BA seats on the route in either First or Business Class the importance and the value of the route is clear to see,’ says air travel intelligence company OAG.
<strong>Hoi polloi:</strong> Here's the view from economy on British Airways, which operates Boeing 747s and 777-200s on the route.
Hoi polloi: Here’s the view from economy on British Airways, which operates Boeing 747s and 777-200s on the route.
<strong>Club World food:</strong> Club World customers dine on delicacies including slow-braised Herefordshire beef cheek, while in first, passengers are tucking into lobster tortelloni.
Club World food: Club World customers dine on delicacies including slow-braised Herefordshire beef cheek, while in first, passengers are tucking into lobster tortelloni.
<strong>Elemis spa:</strong> There's an Elemis spa available to premium customers at both Heathrow and JFK.
Elemis spa: There’s an Elemis spa available to premium customers at both Heathrow and JFK.
<strong>White Company:</strong> Bedding is by the White Company. In First, passengers can slip into Temperley London loungewear and slippers.
White Company: Bedding is by the White Company. In First, passengers can slip into Temperley London loungewear and slippers.
<strong>First Wing:</strong> At Heathrow Terminal 5, British Airways staff greet passengers at the first wing lounge.
First Wing: At Heathrow Terminal 5, British Airways staff greet passengers at the first wing lounge.
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