The Survivor In the NYC-London, Low-Fare, Biz-Class Catgegory

Now that both MaxJet and Eos--two pioneers in the low-fare, all-business-class airline category—have shut down, how can anyone on a budget avoid flying coach between New York and London?

Try the last discount, all-business-class airline in town: Silverjet. The airline operates two flights daily between Newark airport and London’s Luton airport, flying Boeing 767s that are configured so there are no middle seats. And all seats are six-feet, three-inch, lie-flat seats. Required check in time? Only 30 minutes before a flight. Silverjet offers its passengers access to a private airport lounge with showers, Champagne breakfasts and wi-fi. In-flight meals are designed by the venerable London restaurant, Le Caprice.

Round-trip fares between Newark and London’s Luton airport begin around $2,700 including all taxes and a fee to offset carbon emissions. That’s about half what the major competition charges for a round-trip, business class ticket. The airline’s web site will quote a fare on the day you want to travel but tells you if there’s a day before or after that might offer a savings. Oh, and each aircraft has a women’s-only lavatory.