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AUSTIN (KXAN) – It’s been 17 months since British Airways last offered a non-stop flight from Austin to London, but it’s coming back on October 13th.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials announced the return of the popular non-stop service to London Heathrow on Thursday, and the airline will offer flights three days a week – Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The transatlantic flights are operated on board Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
AUS also teased the return of British Airways on Twitter.
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– Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (@AUStinAirport) September 23, 2021
“The Austin to London route was more than just a fantastic way to travel; it was a big contributor to the local economy,” said Gina Fiandaca, Assistant City Manager.
British Airways recycles its cabin air every two to three minutes and has implemented social distancing and masking rules on all of its flights. All surfaces are disinfected “from nose to tail” before each flight, the airline announced.
“The safety of our customers and colleagues has always been at the center of everything we do,” says Marie Hilditch, North American Sales Manager at British Airways. “We know that some customers haven’t flown for a long time. We can assure you that we have taken a number of COVID-19 measures to make travel stress-free and hassle-free. “
British Airways has been flying from AUS since March 2014.
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