British Airways Announces Services Between New Orleans and London
21 October 2016 - 1:05AM
Residents of “The Big Easy” will soon find it easier to visit “Big
Ben”, thanks to the launch of British Airways
flights between New Orleans and London. The four times
per week service is scheduled to begin on March 27, 2017, which
will make it the only nonstop service to Europe. Tickets are
available to purchase on ba.com starting today.
Customers will be able to experience the newest
aircraft in British Airways’ fleet, the Boeing 787-8
Dreamliner. The new service will provide a direct connection
to London but also allow travelers to connect quickly and easily
onto more than 130 destinations within the British Airways network,
throughout Europe and beyond.
BA225 will depart from London Heathrow at 3:40pm
and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at
7:40pm. BA224 will leave New Orleans at 9:10pm, arriving into
London at 12:00 noon the next day.
Simon Brooks, senior vice president sales for
British Airways, said “We are delighted to be adding New Orleans to
the British Airways global network. It’s such a vibrant city
and like London, it boasts an iconic music and arts scene.
I’m sure it will be a big hit with British visitors. We
are also pleased to be connecting our two cities as developing
technology hubs and look forward to increased business
opportunities as a result of the new
service.”
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said, “For years,
we have pursued bringing more direct international flights to
Armstrong Airport and with the addition of British Airways it’s
clear our hard work is paying off. Now, travelling from
London to New Orleans and likewise from New Orleans abroad will be
more economical and save time, unleashing new economic ties and
cultural exchanges for our region’s businesses. Nonstop
flights to London open a gateway to new international markets that
will create jobs and new opportunity. In advance of our
city’s tricentennial in 2018 and the opening of new North Terminal
project, New Orleans is poised for big things as we welcome more
travelers from around the world to our world-class city.”
Flying the 787-8 DreamlinerBritish
Airways’ state-of-the-art Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft
accommodates 214 customers across three cabins, with 154 seats in
World Traveller (economy), 25 seats in World Traveller Plus
(premium economy) and 35 seats in Club World (business). All
customers can enjoy free meals, beverages and a free checked
bag.
Designed to enhance customer wellbeing, the new
fuel-efficient aircraft boasts smooth ride technology, which
minimizes the effects of turbulence and creates a more comfortable
trip. Lower pressurization results in cabin air that is less dry,
reducing the effects of jet lag for customers.
The 787 also has the largest windows of any
commercial airliner, offering customers views of the horizon from
every seat. Instead of pull down blinds, each one has
its own dimmer switch.
All customers traveling on the 787-8 Dreamliner can
use their individual widescreen TV to choose from a wide array of
audio and video on-demand options. They can also speak to
friends and family who are sitting throughout the aircraft using an
in-seat chat system, as well as connect their own devices to the
entertainment system.
Rewards and PackagesRecognizing
and understanding the needs of small and medium size businesses,
American Airlines’ Business Extra® program allows members traveling
on British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines to collect and
spend across all three airlines, with coordinated benefits that
help businesses to stretch their travel budgets.
A joint business agreement between American,
British Airways, Iberia and Finnair allows members of the
AAdvantage, Executive Club and Plus programs to earn and redeem
points or miles on codeshare flights across the airlines.
Customers also get access to great prices across all four airlines
with the ability to mix and match flights to get the best deals and
enjoy smoother connections for onward flights through coordinated
schedules.
Notes to Editor:
- British Airways operated from London Gatwick to New Orleans in
the early 1980s.
- British Airways Vacations offers a range of flight+hotel and
flight+car packages, as well as sightseeing tours, city passes,
theatre tickets, around the world to suit all budgets.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Americas Communications
212 716 0477
americas.communications@ba.com
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