Neil Chernoff, Chief Planning and Strategy Officer at British Airways, commented on the airline’s future plans: “We’re delighted to expand our long-haul network from London Heathrow and Gatwick next summer, adding more services to some of our most-loved destinations. Whether customers are travelling for business, leisure, or visiting loved ones, we hope they take advantage of these additional flights, which offer greater choice and convenience, making it easier than ever to connect with their favourite destinations around the world.”
In place of the discontinued Gatwick service, British Airways will increase overall capacity by consolidating all Las Vegas-bound flights at Heathrow. The number of weekly departures will rise from ten in 2025 to thirteen in 2026. This change means an increase in total seats offered each week—from about 3,300 up to over 3,500.
Next year’s schedule also brings newer aircraft into operation on this route. Instead of older Boeing 777s—whose average age exceeds twenty-one years—the airline will use Boeing 787 Dreamliners averaging just over eight years old alongside four-year-old Airbus A350s. The Dreamliner features include adaptive LED lighting and larger windows designed for improved passenger comfort.
Beyond changes affecting Las Vegas routes, British Airways plans increased capacity across several other destinations in 2026—including Thailand and Jamaica—and higher frequency on routes such as San Diego and Austin with fourteen weekly departures each from London. Flights between Heathrow and both Miami International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport will become twice daily.
Additionally, all New York City-bound flights operated by British Airways will depart exclusively from Heathrow going forward. These services continue with Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with premium First and Club Suite seating options.
The company has also announced further increases in flight frequency to Middle Eastern destinations as well as new short-haul offerings for summer travelers booking through British Airways next year.
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