British Airways boosts London‑St. Louis capacity by 80% with new frequencies

British Airways increased capacity on its London‑St. Louis route by 80%, adding more than 35,400 seats, after launching the service on 19 April 2026 with four weekly flights.

From 28 March 2027 the airline will raise the schedule to five weekly flights and operate daily services between 19 April and 28 June and again from 6 September to 30 October, using Boeing 787 Dreamliners with First, Club World, World Traveller Plus and World Traveller cabins; Brad Dean of Explore St. Louis said the expansion signals strong momentum for the region, and Ron Kitchens of Greater St. Louis, Inc. said it will strengthen the local economy by linking businesses to European markets.