As of June 5, 2023, just after 7:30 p.m. local time, British Airways’ first aircraft from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) touched down at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The city in Ohio joins the list of 27 American cities that British Airways now serves, solidifying its status as the biggest foreign airline operating in the country.
As it taxied to stand, the inaugural flight was given a hearty greeting. By the exit gate, British-themed snacks were provided, while musicians and performers delighted passengers as they left.
The central Cincinnati metropolitan region, which spans both sides of the Ohio River, includes parts of southern Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeast Indiana. With more than 11 million residents living within a 120-mile radius of Cincinnati’s airport, British Airways’ outstanding service is now available in a new part of the United States thanks to this innovative positioning.
British Airways Director of Networks and Alliances Neil Chernoff said, “When we look at the Cincinnati region, we see a vibrant part of the U.S. with a great mix of business and leisure travellers who have long requested more international service and global connectivity. This is what made it so attractive to us and why we’re confident this new route will be a success.” “Our incredibly positive and welcoming conversations with the airport team, the business development community, and tourism partners — combined with all the region has to offer visitors from outside the U.S. — were a clear sign that Cincinnati was the right place to expand our flying in America.”
Customers living in Cincinnati can now easily travel non-stop to London, the capital of the United Kingdom, and all of its famous sites. There is something for every style of adventurer, from the most well-known attractions like “Big Ben,” Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace to trendy hotspots like Borough Market, Shoreditch, Battersea, and Notting Hill. The service provided to one of the major commercial hubs of the world benefits Cincinnati’s business community as well.
Additionally, British Airways provides easy connections from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow to more than 200 locations in 65 nations, including flights with its partner airlines. Unlike any other airline in the area, the introduction of British Airways connects Cincinnati to the rest of the world.
“We are delighted that this day has come when CVG has non-stop service to and from London Heathrow,” CVG Airport CEO Candace McGraw said. Between the UK and our region, this flight has enormous growth prospects for business travel, economic development, and tourism. We appreciate the cooperation of our partners in Ohio and Kentucky for this flight, which will help travellers for many years to come. I would like to express my gratitude to British Airways, our new friends, for this chance.
Customers of British Airways will find a city and region in the United States that are bursting with things to do when they arrive in Cincinnati, where the airport received more than six million visitors in 2021. There are numerous sports teams, performing arts centres, museums, and parks in the city itself. Covington and Over-the-Rhine, two distinctive neighborhoods, provide a diverse selection of eateries, breweries, cocktail bars, and art galleries. A journey along Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail, which runs through the state’s middle region and extends south, provides visitors with a truly American experience and a sense of history.
During the present summer flying season, service between Cincinnati and London is provided five times per week, and four times per week during the winter flying season. The British Airways fleet will include a number of different aircraft, including the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787, for the brand-new non-stop trips. All of the aircraft that fly to Cincinnati have three distinct cabins: Club World (for business), World Traveller Plus (for premium economy), and World Traveller (for economy), each of which offers a unique selection of distinctly British onboard experiences.
Source: traveldailymedia