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British Airways is the leading foreign long-haul airline serving the United States. According to data from the US Department of Transportation, in the 12 months leading up to February 2025, British Airways carried 7.7 million passengers across the Atlantic. This positions them as a major player in transatlantic travel, trailing only behind Delta, United, and American Airlines.
The airline's recent network adjustments included adding Cincinnati to its roster in 2023 while ceasing operations to San Jose. Flights to Dallas/Fort Worth are currently on hold but are expected to resume this winter.
During this period, traffic increased by 4%, reaching a record high for British Airways. The seat load factor rose to an unprecedented 86.1%, despite capacity growing by just 1%. This likely led to higher fares and yields, although these may decrease over the summer due to weakened demand and excess capacity.
