British Airways’ inaugural flight between London Heathrow and Cincinnati touched down at just after 19:30 on Monday evening, June 5, 2023. The Ohio city becomes the carrier’s 27th U.S. destination.
On Wednesday (June 7, 2023), British Airways announced the completion of their inaugural service between London Heathrow (LHR) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The Ohio city becomes the airline’s 27th U.S. destination. The inaugural flight received a warm welcome as it taxied to the stand, and British-themed refreshments were served by the departure gate as departing customers were entertained by musicians and performers. Inbound customers to London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 can also enjoy seamless one-stop connections to nearly 200 destinations in 65 countries and territories worldwide.
In Wednesday’s announcement, 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 asked for more international service and global connectivity, which 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.”
British Airways' Schedule Between London and Cincinnati - Courtesy British Airways
Also commenting on the new route, CVG Airport’s Chief Executive Officer, Candace McGraw, said,
“We are thrilled this day has come when CVG has non-stop service to and from London Heathrow. This flight offers tremendous growth opportunities for business travel, economic development, and tourism between the UK and our region. We are grateful to our partners in Ohio and Kentucky who have supported this flight that will benefit travellers for years to come. I offer a personal thanks to our new friends at British Airways for this opportunity.”
British Airways Celebrates the Launch of New Service Between London Heathrow (LHR) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) - Courtesy British Airways
Flights between London and Cincinnati will operate five times weekly during the summer 2023 season, and four times weekly in British Airways’ winter 2023/24 flying program. The new nonstop route will be operated with various long-haul aircraft in the carrier’s fleet including Boeing 777s and 787 Dreamliners configured in three classes, namely Club World (Business), World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy) and World Traveller (Economy).
Source: British Airways