Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and British Airways Celebrate Decade of Direct Flights to London Heathrow

ustin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and British Airways celebrated a decade of partnership with non-stop flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Since its first flight on March 3, 2014, British Airways has flown over 1.25 million passengers between Austin and the United Kingdom.

To mark the occasion, a celebration event was held at AUS on March 3, 2024, before the departure of the Sunday flight to London Heathrow. Passengers enjoyed live music, giveaways, and speeches from city and airport officials, as well as representatives from British Airways.

Neil Chernoff, Chief Planning and Strategy Officer at British Airways, expressed gratitude for the support from the community, emphasizing the strong relationship between the airline and the city. Ghizlane Badawi, Interim AUS Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the enduring commitment of British Airways in strengthening global connectivity and boosting the local economy.

British Airways First Officer, Austin, who piloted the anniversary flight, described it as an honor to connect two incredible cities.

To celebrate, British Airways partnered with Franklin Barbecue, a renowned local brand, to produce limited edition bottles of Franklin Barbecue’s Original BBQ sauce, labeled BA-B-Q sauce, as gifts for premium customers flying from Austin to London throughout March.

British Airways flies direct to London from 26 cities in the United States and first launched flights to Austin on March 3, 2014. During the anniversary month, passengers flying from Austin will enjoy a Texas-inspired barbecue menu onboard, featuring dishes that pay homage to the city’s renowned barbecue culture.

Austin is served by the airline’s newest and most sustainable aircraft type, the Airbus A350, equipped with the Club Suite business class cabin.