American Airlines plans five daily flights between Dallas/Fort Worth and London Heathrow

American Airlines is set to increase its flight frequency between Dallas/Fort Worth and London Heathrow this coming weekend. Starting March 30, when airlines transition to their summer schedules, the airline will operate five daily flights on this route. This represents the highest frequency for any of their long-haul routes in over a decade, according to data from Cirium Diio.

The increase coincides with British Airways—American's oneworld and transatlantic joint venture partner—temporarily halting its services to the Texas hub starting March 29. British Airways plans to suspend its Airbus A380 services and is expected to resume flights in late October using Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, although operational changes could still occur.

Currently, American Airlines boasts over 70 long-haul international routes. Among these, the Dallas/Fort Worth to Heathrow corridor will be uniquely served with five or more daily flights, a feat last achieved in June 2012 with the use of 767-300ER and 777-200ER aircraft. This adjustment is set to compensate for British Airways' temporary absence during the summer travel period. However, for 37 days in May and June, the frequency will revert to four daily flights.