British Airways has an impressive transatlantic route network, in particular the extent to which it serves smaller long haul markets that don’t see much transatlantic service. Along those lines, the airline has just revealed its latest transatlantic flight, which is another fun one.
BA221 London to St. Louis departing 4:25PM arriving 7:30PM
BA220 St. Louis to London departing 10:00PM arriving 12:05PM (+1 day)
The 4,200-mile flight is blocked at 9hr5min eastbound and 8hr5min eastbound. It’ll operate on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, in both directions.
British Airways will use a Boeing 787-8 for this route, which is its smallest long haul aircraft. This plane is equipped with 204 seats, including 31 business class seats, 37 premium economy seats, and 136 economy seats. Hopefully by the time the service launches, all 787-8s will feature the carrier’s Club Suites business class.
Here’s how Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, describes this new service:
“St. Louis is a fantastic addition to our US network – it’s a destination in itself as a city with a rich history and a vibrant cultural scene, as well as a gateway to exciting destinations beyond this. As the only direct route from the UK, this service will open up exciting new opportunities for our customers and further strengthen ties between the UK and the US Midwest.”
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
