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British Airways continues to expand its global network, with London Heathrow Airport serving as its main hub. The airline’s long-haul operations are a significant part of its business, connecting London to destinations outside Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
A key component of British Airways’ long-haul fleet is the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. This aircraft allows the airline to serve cities that may not be profitable for other models in its fleet. The 787-10 fits between the smaller 787-9 and larger widebodies like the Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 in terms of capacity. This enables British Airways to match aircraft size to demand on specific routes.
According to data provided by Cirium, the longest nonstop route operated by British Airways using the Boeing 787-10 in 2025 will be between London Heathrow and Austin Bergstrom Airport. This route links London with Austin, a city experiencing growth in both industry and travel demand. The choice of aircraft reflects an effort to balance operating costs with expected revenue on routes that do not have consistently high passenger numbers.
