British Airways to launch daily Cincinnati-London service for Summer 2027

• British Airways will operate daily flights between Cincinnati and London Heathrow for most of Summer 2027, with six flights per week the remainder of the season
• The increased schedule offers customers greater flexibility for travel to the UK, Europe, and beyond

Erlanger, Ky (Sept. 22, 2026) – British Airways has today announced it is growing its Cincinnati-London Heathrow service for Summer 2027, introducing daily flights for more than four months of the season - providing more options for travelers to easily plan their next getaway to the UK and beyond.

The increased schedule will offer customers greater flexibility, more travel options and easier access to British Airways' extensive global network from London Heathrow. The airline will grow its schedule to operate from five to six flights per week from March 28, 2027, before further increasing to a daily service between April 22 and June 24 and again between September 9 and October 28. The route will be served by British Airways' Boeing 787 fleet.

British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, Neil Chernoff, said: “We’re pleased to be expanding our Cincinnati service to London Heathrow for Summer 2027 and are grateful to the airport team, the business development community and tourism partners for their continued support. Since launching the route in 2023, Cincinnati has become an important part of our North America network, and this increase reflects our ongoing commitment to the region. With daily flights available for more than four months of the season, customers will benefit from greater choice and flexibility when planning their travel. We look forward to strengthening connections between Cincinnati, London and destinations across our global network.”

CVG Airport Board Chair, Chad Summe, said: “Less than a year ago, we were proud to announce that British Airways was increasing service between the Cincy region and the U.K. to six days a week. Now, with daily service, this route continues to prove its value as a vital global connection for our region’s businesses, travelers, and economy. This expanded service reflects strong demand and further enhances CVG’s global connectivity, giving our community even more flexibility when traveling to the U.K., Europe, and beyond. We’re grateful to British Airways for the continued partnership.”

BE NKY Growth Partnership President and CEO, Lee Crume, said: “Daily British Airways service between CVG and London Heathrow strengthens our region’s position in the global economy. International air service helps attract investment, support corporate growth and connect Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati region to customers, suppliers and partners around the world. This expanded service makes our region more competitive, more accessible and better positioned for future growth. We thank British Airways and CVG for their continued investment in our region.”

British Airways launched its service between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and London Heathrow in June 2023 – operating five times weekly during the summer and four times weekly in winter. The route has provided travelers across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana with convenient non‑stop access to London and beyond.

Served by the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet, customers have a choice of three cabins – World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and Club World (business class).  

Customers will continue to have the opportunity to experience the airline’s latest business class seat, Club Suite, on select flights, offering personal space with direct aisle access, a full flat bed and a 17” high-resolution screen for entertainment. The cabin features a brasserie-style dining experience, with a choice of freshly prepared starters, mains, desserts, and cheeses.  

The airline is also rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi across its 787 fleet, meaning customers travelling between Cincinnati and London Heathrow will be able to enjoy fast, free and reliable high-speed connectivity in the air.

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About British Airways
As a global airline and the UK’s flag carrier, British Airways has been flying its customers to where they need to be for more than 100 years. The airline connects Britain with the world and the world with Britain, operating one of the most extensive international scheduled airline route networks together with its joint business, codeshare and franchise partners. British Airways flies to around 200 destinations in over 65 countries. Its principal place of business is London, with its main home at Heathrow Terminal 5. In September 2021, British Airways launched its sustainability programme, BA Better World, committing to put sustainability at the heart of everything it does and with a clear roadmap to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. British Airways is a founding member of the airline alliance oneworld, which serves around 1,000 destinations across the globe. The British Airways Americas press office can be contacted at americas.newsroom@ba.com. To book visit BA.com and connect on Facebook @BritishAirways and Instagram @british_airways.

About CVG Airport
CVG welcomed 9 million travelers in 2025. The airport offers more than 55 nonstop destinations with 14 airlines/tour operators. It is proud to serve two nonstop transatlantic flights: to London via British Airways, and to Paris-CDG through Delta Air Lines. CVG is home to two global air hubs that continue to drive growth: Amazon Air’s Hub and DHL Express’ Global Superhub for the Americas. With an annual impact of $12.2 billion on the local economy, the airport drives regional growth and remains a leader in aviation innovation. Learn more at CVGairport.com.

Contacts: British Airways Americas Press Office: americas.newsroom@ba.com CVG: cvgcommunications@cvgairport.com