LONDON- British Airways (BA) has unveiled its 2026 summer schedule, adding capacity to long-haul destinations including Bangkok (BKK), Miami (MIA), and Kingston (KIN).
The airline will expand flights from both London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW), aiming to give travelers more flexibility and choice for next year’s travel season.
The carrier, which operates one of the largest networks from London, is introducing additional frequencies across North America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
With expanded services, British Airways (BA) is targeting growing demand for leisure and business travel.
Photo: Aero Icarus | FlickrBritish Airways Summer 2026 Flights
The highlight of the 2026 summer schedule is the return of year-round flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Bangkok (BKK). Previously a winter-only route, the service will now operate three times weekly in summer, increasing to six weekly flights in winter.
This adjustment represents nearly 60,000 extra seats and supports growing interest in Southeast Asia. Through its expanded codeshare with Bangkok Airways (PG), passengers can also connect to destinations such as Phuket (HKT) and Phnom Penh (PNH).
In the Caribbean, British Airways is adding one additional weekly flight between London Gatwick (LGW) and Kingston, Jamaica (KIN), bringing the total to four per week.
The increase comes as the Jamaica Tourist Board expects five million arrivals by March 2026, and BA’s expansion adds more than 300 weekly seats on the route. The airline remains the UK’s longest-serving carrier to the Caribbean.
Miami (MIA) will once again see a double-daily service from London Heathrow (LHR), while Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) regains daily flights.
Las Vegas (LAS) frequencies will increase from 10 to 13 weekly flights, and services to San Diego (SAN) and Austin (AUS) will each double to 14 weekly flights, offering strong U.S. coverage for summer travelers.
Photo: Clément AlloingStrengthening the North America Market
The U.S. remains central to British Airways’ network strategy. New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) flights will now operate exclusively from London Heathrow (LHR), where BA will run nine daily services.
The newest frequency will be served by a Boeing 777-200 featuring First and Club Suite cabins, offering premium travel options on the flagship route.
The carrier’s North America capacity boost highlights an effort to strengthen transatlantic travel. By centralizing JFK operations at Heathrow, British Airways (BA) can improve onward connectivity to Europe and Asia for U.S. passengers.
Photo: Siddh Dhuri | MumbaiPlanesExpanding Middle East Operations
British Airways (BA) is also investing in its Middle East operations. Bahrain (BAH) will move to a daily service from Heathrow (LHR), more than doubling current frequencies.
Flights to Saudi Arabia will expand with Jeddah (JED) increasing to five weekly services and Riyadh (RUH) growing to 14 per week.
Doha (DOH) will also rise to 14 weekly flights, enhancing travel options for both leisure and business passengers in Qatar.
Short-Haul Growth in Europe
Beyond long-haul markets, British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary BA Euroflyer is strengthening the short-haul network. Rabat (RBA) in Morocco and Graz (GRZ) in Austria were added in 2025 as year-round services.
These additions complement the flag carrier’s expansion, providing more options for travelers seeking both city breaks and cultural destinations within Europe.
Photo- British AirwaysExecutive Remarks
Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, said the expanded summer schedule reflects the airline’s commitment to meeting customer demand.
He emphasized that the growth gives passengers “greater choice and convenience,” whether traveling for business, leisure, or family visits.
British Airways (BA), the UK’s national flag carrier, serves more than 200 destinations in over 65 countries. Operating from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), and London City (LCY), the airline maintains one of the world’s largest and most connected route networks.
New destinations added in 2025 included Tbilisi (TBS) in Georgia and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in Malaysia, further strengthening its international coverage.
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