Good news for travellers! British Airways is now planning to start an additional London-Delhi flight in 2026. This move aims to boost air connectivity between India and the UK following the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries. The new announcement marks a major milestone in the aviation sector. Here’s more on this.
British Airways Announces Third Daily London-Delhi Flight
On Wednesday, British Airways made a formal announcement about this new development. As per a report by The Economic Times, the airline has been flying into India for more than 100 years, and this additional flight that is on the cards will further strengthen air connectivity between India and the UK. The flight was announced under the ‘British Means Business’ trade mission to India, led by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
This will be the third daily flight between London Heathrow and Delhi in 2026. Reportedly, British Airways also stated that the popular First cabin will return on flights from London to Mumbai this month. But that’s not all; the airline also plans to roll out its latest business class, the Club Suite, across all five Indian destinations by the end of 2026.
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The Additional Flight To Strengthen Trade Links
According to the same report, British Airways currently operates 56 weekly flights connecting London with Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Mumbai has three daily flights, Delhi has two, while Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad have one daily flight each. It should also be noted that India remains British Airways’ largest market outside the United States.
As per The Economic Times, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this landmark deal opens the way for new opportunities. A strong air connection between India and the UK will play a critical role in strengthening trade links. British Airways is seen as one of the key factors that will help boost trade. Reportedly, around 130 top UK CEOs, including British Airways Chairman Sean Doyle, and government ministers flew to Mumbai on a chartered British Airways flight on Tuesday as part of the trade mission.
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This is undoubtedly a milestone in trade for both countries. We think it will also help strengthen tourism between India and the UK.
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