British Airways arrives in Cincinnati – its 27th U.S. destination

British Airways (BA) on June 5 announced it has officially arrived at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with the airline’s inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) touching down just before 7:30 p.m. local time.

June 5, 2023 – British Airways’ inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport arrives at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. (PRNewsfoto/British Airways)

The Ohio city becomes the 27th American destination served by British Airways and further advances the United Kingdom flag carrier’s position as the largest overseas airline in the United States.

Service between Cincinnati and London operates five times weekly during the current summer flying season and four times weekly during the winter flying season. The all-new new nonstop flights will be flown by various aircraft in the British Airway fleet including the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787. All aircraft serving Cincinnati offer a variety of quintessentially British onboard experiences with three distinct cabins – Club World (business), World Traveler Plus (premium economy) and World Traveler (economy).

Summer Schedule between London (LHR) and Cincinnati (CVG)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays

LHR – CVG Flight #121CVG – LHR Flight #120
4:05 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.9:30 p.m. – 10:15 a.m. (+1)

Winter Schedule between London (LHR) and Cincinnati (CVG)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays

LHR – CVG Flight #121CVG – LHR Flight #120
4:00 p.m. – 6:40 p.m.8:25 p.m. – 10:10 a.m. (+1)

British Airways offers some 300 weekly transatlantic flights between the U.S. and Europe, the most of any foreign carrier.  All American cities are served by spacious wide-body aircraft with multiple cabins of service. Additionally, the airline proudly offers customers flights to more destination to and from London than any other carrier, giving customers access to one of the world’s most extensive flight networks.