LONDON- According to British Airways (BA) CEO Sean Doyle, the airline is experiencing more balanced growth in India and has increased its weekly flights to 56, surpassing the pre-pandemic levels.
During a media roundtable, Doyle mentioned that there is a noticeable increase in air travel demand in India, and British Airways is actively seeking expansion opportunities in the country.
British Airways Witnessing Balanced Demands in India
The airline operates 56 weekly flights, connecting five major Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. This number rose from the previous count of 49 weekly flights before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doyle emphasized that British Airways is committed to rebuilding and modernizing its operations after the pandemic, with India playing a crucial role in its plans for growth.
Calum Laming, the Chief Customer Officer of the airline, mentioned that British Airways has over 2,000 employees in India. Further contributing to its extensive global workforce of more than 35,000 individuals.
Expansion of US Network
The positive and welcoming reception from the airport team influenced the decision to expand to Cincinnati. Further, the business development community, tourism partners, and the region’s diverse attractions for international visitors.
This strategic move reinforces BA’s commitment to enhancing its presence in the American market. With this new route’s launch, Cincinnati customers now have convenient access to nonstop flights to London. Subsequently opening doors to iconic landmarks and attractions.
From world-renowned sites like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace to trendy destinations like Borough Market, Shoreditch, Battersea, and Notting Hill.
Travelers can indulge their curiosity and explore a wide array of experiences. Moreover, Cincinnati’s corporate community will benefit from enhanced connectivity to one of the world’s key business centers.
As an added advantage, British Airways offers seamless connections from its hub at London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 to nearly 200 destinations across 65 countries worldwide, including routes operated by its partner airlines.
This new service establishes an unparalleled global gateway for Cincinnati, unrivaled by any other airline in the region.
The London-Cincinnati service will operate five times weekly during the summer flying season and four times weekly during the winter flying season.
British Airways will use various aircraft from its fleet, including the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787, to meet the demand.
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