St. Louis became the 27th US destination to join the British Airways network, as the inaugural flight to the ‘Gateway to the West’ landed. In a playful pun, the first flight was operated by an entire crew named Louis, Lewis or Louise.
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British Airways is the only UK airline to offer direct flights to St. Louis, in a launch that coincides with the 100th anniversary of Route 66, which runs through the city, and the country-wide celebrations for 250 years of American Independence. With nearby Kansas City serving as one of the World Cup host cities, St. Louis is also an easy jumping-off point for fans heading to the action this summer.
British Airways operates 4 flights a week from London Heathrow Terminal 5, for the summer season. The route is operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are currently being fitted with Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. Customers have a choice of three cabins – World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and Club World (business class).
Guernsey in the Channel Islands also joined the British Airways route map, becoming the only direct flight connecting the picturesque island to London Heathrow. The route operates daily, throughout the year.
Later in the summer, British Airways will also launch flights to Tivat in Montenegro, the scenic coastal town on the Bay of Kotor. Seasonal flights to Tivat start from London Heathrow Terminal 3 on 14 May 2026, and will operate three times per week.
States of Guernsey. Return of the Heathrow Link – first flight British Airways Sunday 19th April 2026. Picture: Chris George