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British Airways to Launch Seasonal St. LouisLondon Heathrow Nonstop in April 2026

Local leaders cast the route as a boost to regional connectivity with potential economic gains.

Overview

  • The service will operate four times weekly on Boeing 787-8 aircraft with mid-afternoon departures from Heathrow and overnight returns from St. Louis.
  • Seats are available for purchase on British Airways’ website.
  • Reports differ on the inaugural date, with April 19 cited by AirlineGeeks and April 22 by Head for Points.
  • The St. Louis County Port Authority led the effort to secure the route, as officials highlight projected regional economic benefits.
  • St. Louis last had nonstop London service in 2003, and Lufthansa’s Frankfurt flight remains the metro area’s other transatlantic option.