British Airways has officially arrived at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with the airline’s inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) touching down just before 7:30 p.m. local time on June 5.
The Ohio city now becomes the 27th American destination served by British Airways and further advances the United Kingdom flag carrier’s position as the largest overseas airline operating in the United States.
“When we look at the Cincinnati region we see a vibrant part of the U.S. with a great mix of business and leisure travelers who have long asked for more international service and global connectivity,” said Neil Chernoff, director of networks and alliances, British Airways.
“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.”
Cincinnati tourist and commercial sector
Cincinnati-based customers are now just a convenient nonstop flight away from the U.K.’s capital city and all the iconic landmarks and attractions London has to offer.
From some of the most well-known like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace to hip hot spots like Borough Market, Shoreditch, Battersea and Notting Hill, there’s something for every kind of explorer.
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The nonstop long-haul service will not only benefit international tourism, but will also better serve the business sector. Cincinnati’s corporate community will also benefit from service to one of the world’s key business centers.
Additionally, British Airways offers convenient connections onward from its home at London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 to nearly 200 destinations in 65 countries around the world, including routes with its partnership airlines.
The arrival of British Airways now potentially links Cincinnati to the globe unlike any other airline in the region.
“We are thrilled this day has come when CVG has nonstop service to and from London-Heathrow,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “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 travelers for years to come. I offer a personal thanks to our new friends at British Airways for this opportunity.”
Cincinnati offerings
British Airways customers arriving to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will be met with a region in the U.S. packed with things to do. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are home to variety of sports teams, performing arts venues, museums and parks.
Unique neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine and Covington offer an eclectic mix of restaurants, breweries, cocktail bars and art galleries.
And for a taste of history and fine spirits, a trip along Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail – which stretches south into the central region of the state – offers visitors a uniquely American experience.
Summary
Flight services between Cincinnati and London are now set to operate five times weekly during the current summer flying season and four times weekly during the winter flying season.
The all-new new nonstop flights will be flown by various aircraft in the British Airway fleet including both the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787.
All aircraft serving Cincinnati offer a variety of quintessentially British onboard experiences with three distinct cabins – Club World (business), World Traveler Plus (premium economy) and World Traveler (economy).
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