{"id":48853,"date":"2026-03-17T23:31:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T23:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/?p=48853"},"modified":"2026-03-17T23:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T23:57:25","slug":"british-airways-expands-long%e2%80%91haul-flights-to-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/airline-news\/british-airways-expands-long%e2%80%91haul-flights-to-australia.htm","title":{"rendered":"British Airways Expands Long\u2011Haul Flights to Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The national carrier, British Airways, is expanding its flight routes to Australia after nearly two decades. Starting from January, 2027, the airline is all set to launch daily flights from London Heathrow to Melbourne<\/a>. The newly launched service will operate flights to Australia on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner via Kuala Lumpur, offering seamless connectivity between the UK and Australia.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The news confirms the airline\u2019s return to Australia after nearly 20 years. The airline offers a premium cabin experience on their long-haul flights. This, and many other routes, have been announced by the airline due to increased demand following the Middle East conflicts. Tickets might go on sale in late March. Stay in touch with our travel agent for the updated news if you plan to book a flight to Australia with British Airways in the near future. Alternatively, you can also keep checking official Travelhouseuk<\/a> website for fresh updates and fare announcements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chief Planning and Strategy Officer at BA explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"We\u2019re delighted to announce sizeable growth to our flying schedule for winter 2026, including two notable new destinations that I\u2019m confident will prove popular with our customers. We\u2019re also increasing services across several high-demand routes around the world.\"<\/em><\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
It opens up great opportunities for travellers who regularly commute between the UK and Australia for business or study. At the same time, tourists who are eager to explore Australia’s kaleidoscopic cultures, stunning landscapes, and modern cities can benefit from the latest route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, the airline has announced non-stop flight service to Colombo and expanded capacity on services to South Africa, Japan, St Lucia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, India, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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