• First Transatlantic Service from Charleston
• Flights Operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliner
New York, Oct. 18 - - British Airways will launch a twice a week summer service between Charleston and London
Heathrow, offering the first transatlantic route for Charleston International Airport.
Beginning Apr. 4, 2019, customers will be able to fly to London on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The flights will run on
Thursdays and Sundays with BA221 departing from London Heathrow at 5:20pm and arriving into Charleston at 9:20pm
that evening. The return flight BA220 will depart Charleston at 10:50pm and arriving into London Heathrow at 11:50am
the next morning.
Simon Brooks, British Airways’ Senior Vice President for North America, said: “I am really delighted that British Airways
will be offering this special summer service between Charleston and London. Both cities have rich histories and great
culture and we look forward to welcoming customers onboard soon.”
“We have an extensive global network, from UK cities, to Europe to Africa and Asia, so I’m pleased that British Airways
can open this service up to the Charleston community.”
Helen Hill, CEO of Explore Charleston, said: "It is a privilege to establish this direct route between two cities that share a
reverence for history, display unique charm and embrace promising futures. We are committed to ensuring this partnership
is an unrivaled success and look forward to welcoming new business and leisure travelers to our region and State."
British Airways’ state-of-the-art Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft accommodates 214 customers across three cabins, with
154 seats in World Traveller (economy), 25 seats in World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and 35 seats in Club World
(business). Designed to enhance customer wellbeing, the new fuel-efficient aircraft operates with a lower pressurization,
reducing the effects of jet lag for customers.
Customers on British Airways services enjoy benefits such as free baggage allowance, seat allocation and on its longhaul
services, complimentary meals and bar service while watching on-demand movies on their personal TV screens. The
airline also provides a “Feed Kids First” service which ensures that children are served first, allowing parents to enjoy their
own meal.
Boeing has a factory in Charleston where they are currently building the 787-10 Dreamliner. British Airways will take
delivery of 12 new Boeing 787-10s between 2020 and 2023.
2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement
Giving back to the community is central to what Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its operator, the City of Charlotte Aviation Department, is about, and last year was no different.
Throughout 2022, while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued our efforts to have a positive impact on the Charlotte community. Of particular note, we spent the year sharing stories of how Connections Don't Just Happen at the Terminal - from creating homeownership and employment opportunities to supporting economic growth through small-business development and offering outreach programs to help residents understand the Airport better.
This whitepaper highlights the construction projects, initiatives, programs and events that validate Charlotte Douglas as a premier airport.
Download the whitepaper: 2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement.