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British Airways reveals longest routes for 2025, facing challenges with 787 engines supply

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British Airways reveals longest routes for 2025, facing challenges with 787 engines supply
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British Airways, one of Europe's largest airlines, operates extensive long-haul routes from its hub at London Heathrow Airport. According to aviation data firm Cirium, the airline's longest non-stop services surpass 7,000 miles, facilitated by a fleet of Airbus and Boeing jets.

The longest route offered by British Airways is from London Heathrow to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile, covering 7,227 miles. This service is operated three times a week using the Boeing 787-9, known for its fuel efficiency and passenger experience.

British Airways configures these flights with 216 seats across four classes: first class, Club World (business class), World Traveller Plus (premium economy), and standard economy. Other noteworthy routes from London exceed 6,000 miles, connecting to destinations in Asia and Africa using a combination of Airbus A380, Boeing 787-9, and Boeing 777 aircraft, with Singapore being the second-longest route.

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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a crucial part of British Airways' long-haul operations due to its efficiency. Despite having 59 Dreamliners, British Airways is not among the top operators of this aircraft. The A380, on the other hand, is primarily used on shorter, high-demand routes, offering significant capacity with 469 seats in a four-class configuration.

British Airways is currently facing challenges with its long-haul network, mainly due to delays in the delivery of Boeing 787 engine components supplied by Rolls-Royce. This has led to the temporary suspension of the London to Dallas/Fort Worth service, although the airline plans to resume this route later this year.

To support its operations, the airline relies heavily on its Boeing 777 fleet, with 59 planes currently in service and 18 more on order. The 777 fleet is aging, prompting British Airways to consider newer, more efficient aircraft like the Airbus A350.

As economic uncertainty grows, particularly concerning transatlantic travel crucial to European carriers, British Airways will need to navigate potential changes in demand to maintain its extensive long-haul network.

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