British Airways Expands Long-Haul Network for Summer 2026

British Airways is enhancing its long-haul network for summer 2026, increasing flights from Heathrow and Gatwick to customer-favourite destinations.

Bangkok Becomes a Year-Round Route

British Airways will now operate year-round services from Gatwick to Bangkok, transitioning from a winter-only schedule to six weekly winter flights. The airline is offering nearly 60,000 additional seats and seamless codeshare connections with Bangkok Airways to destinations like Phuket and Phnom Penh.

Boosted Services Across the Americas

Miami returns with double-daily services from Heathrow, while Dallas reintroduces daily flights, enhancing transatlantic connectivity and customer convenience significantly.

Las Vegas services rise to 13 flights weekly, while San Diego and Austin increase to 14 flights weekly, offering greater flexibility.

New York’s nine daily flights will operate exclusively from Heathrow, with upgraded 777-200 aircraft offering premium First and Club Suite cabins.

Strong Growth in the Caribbean

British Airways strengthens its Caribbean network with an additional weekly flight to Kingston, Jamaica, bringing the total to four. The extra service adds over 300 seats weekly, supporting Jamaica’s tourism target of five million visitors by March 2026.

Expanding Middle East Connections

British Airways more than doubles Bahrain services to daily flights, ensuring greater choice for both leisure and business travellers.

Saudi Arabia grows with Jeddah now five weekly flights and Riyadh upgraded to 14, while Doha increases to 14 weekly flights.

Short-Haul Network Expansion

Rabat and Graz have joined British Airways’ short-haul network, with BA Euroflyer operating both destinations year-round from Gatwick.