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British Airways to Launch Seasonal St. LouisLondon Heathrow Flights in Spring 2026

Tickets are on sale with officials touting economic gains for the St. Louis region.

Overview

  • Service begins April 19, 2026 with four weekly flights operating on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
  • The route will use a Boeing 787-8, with London departures at 4:25 p.m. arriving St. Louis at 7:30 p.m. and St. Louis departures at 10:00 p.m. arriving London at 12:05 p.m. the next day.
  • Seats are available for purchase on British Airways’ website.
  • St. Louis becomes British Airways’ 27th U.S. destination, complementing Lufthansa’s Frankfurt service and restoring direct U.K. access last seen in 2003.
  • Local officials say the St. Louis County Port Authority led negotiations, with projected annual economic impact estimates of $50–$100 million and no subsidy details disclosed.