British Airways will operate two round trips daily between Tokyo/Haneda and London/Heathrow for the summer schedule.
During the winter schedule, they operated a maximum of 10 round trips per week. Flights BA7/8 will use the Airbus A350-1000 model, and BA5/6 will use the Boeing 787-9 model.
Over the past year, the route has been searched more than 1.4 million times. Additionally, according to the latest forecast by the British Tourist Authority, the number of visitors from Japan to the UK in 2025 is expected to increase by 16% year-on-year to 393,000. It is also anticipated to contribute 445 million pounds to the UK economy, a 34% increase in spending.
Neil Chernoff, Chief Strategy Officer, commented, “We are delighted to resume operating two daily flights on the London/Heathrow – Tokyo/Haneda route. This route is one of the longest-served and most valued by our company. By increasing flights, introducing state-of-the-art aircraft, and offering premium Club Suites, we demonstrate our commitment to providing unparalleled comfort and connectivity for our customers. This will enhance convenience for travel between the UK and Japan and within our extensive network more than ever before.”
