NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Travelers in Tennessee will soon be able to enjoy nonstop flights to Europe, as British Airways today announced a new service between Nashville International Airport and London Heathrow.
Beginning May 2018, the flight will be the only nonstop service between the two cities. It will operate five days a week and tickets are available to purchase on ba.com starting today.
Customers will be able to fly to London on one of the newest aircraft in British Airways’ fleet, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Travelers will also have the opportunity to connect quickly and easily onto one of the 130 plus destinations to which British Airways flies.
“Nashville has all the qualities that we look for in a new destination, a fast growing economy, thriving cultural scene and strong connections to Europe. We know British tourists will be excited to discover Music City and are looking forward to welcoming new customers from Tennessee on board very soon,” Simon Brooks, British Airways’ senior vice president for North America said.
“This is a big day not just for Nashville but for all of Tennessee because London is a gateway to and from all of Europe,” said Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. “Having a direct connection to London and Europe opens up Tennessee to even more investment and economic opportunities. As a state, we’ve led the nation in job creation from foreign direct investment in 2013 and 2015, and we want to thank British Airways for today’s announcement that will
undoubtedly help us strengthen current and build new relationships in Europe, bringing more high quality jobs to Tennessee.”