British Airways expands route with more flights between the UK and a vibrant US city

From March 29, 2026, flights will run every day except Thursdays until October. The move from Boeing 787-8 to the larger 777-200 means capacity will jump by 55 to 60 per cent compared to this year.

The new aircraft will carry 48 Club World suites, 40 World Traveller Plus seats and 184 economy seats. It will also provide much more cargo space for local shippers.

BA's chief planning and strategy officer, Neil Chernoff, said: "Since launching our non-stop service between Cincinnati and London Heathrow over two years ago, we've been delighted by the strong demand from customers across the region ever since.

"Now operating six times per week and on larger aircraft, this expanded schedule offers our customers greater flexibility and convenience when planning their next journey. It also reflects our ongoing commitment to our biggest international market."

Airport and economic development officials called the upgrade proof of Cincinnati's expanding global connections. They see it as a solid base for bringing more international flights to CVG.

This is not the only new route news benefitting Britons, as Canadian airline WestJet will return to Glasgow Airport next year after a four-year absence. The airline will launch four weekly flights between Glasgow and Toronto Pearson International Airport from May 15, 2026, using Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

WestJet first flew from Glasgow in 2015, making it the carrier's first UK destination. The airline last operated there in 2022.

The service will link Scotland's city with North America's fifth-largest urban area. WestJet is also starting a brand new route from Cardiff to Toronto. These flights will run four times weekly from May 22, 2026.

Both UK airports will now have direct connections to Canada's largest city through the returning carrier.