V-Flyer

Never been to New York before and I have a bit of a last minute reason to go. On the dates I wanted to travel, I have the options of VS3, VS111, VS45, VS1, and VS25 (using miles in PE!) - I am not too fussy about times as my work will be on the day after arrival.

Other than timings, I note all except VS111 are A340s, VS111 is an A330. I also note VS1 goes to EWR instead of JFK, but I am planning on staying near Time Square and EWR looks a closer run..

If this question were about SFO or LAX, I'd be your man to ask, but I know absolutely zero about flying into NYC. Which flight should I pick? Is any likely to be less stress (something I always optimise for)? Is the A330 better or worse? Is EWR better or worse than JFK for my needs (to get to Times Square - I am happy to take a taxi vs public transport)? Appreciate any insights from the NYC veterans out there

(Added: Oh, and I would definitely like to optimise for having an easy experience when I arrive Stateside. I know they have the ESTA machines like SFO but I'd happily skip any flights guaranteeing an hour's wait at immigration )

Go with the flight that best suits your plans on arrival in to NYC and that causes you least grief in getting to LHR in the morning. As you are using miles some flights might not have reward seats when you come to book so that would restrict you further.

Immigration is either a zoo or a breeze it just depends what other flights have arrived around the same time but the machines do appear to have speeded up entry for those that are qualified to use them.

Personally I've always found EWR a more pleasant place to fly into than JFK and hope it's the same again in 3 weeks

If you have work the day after arriving I would avoid the VS25 as it gets in quite late and if you are heading into the city it could be after midnight before reaching your hotel.

The PE cabin on the A330 is larger than the A340s so you have a better chance of a reward so take that into consideration too.

Good luck.

Jon