British Airways has stated that it will commence non-stop daily flights to San Diego,California from London Heathrow as a first advantage of the official launch of the new joint business agreement with American Airlines and Iberia.The new transatlantic service to London is scheduled to commence in June 2011 and will be operated with the carrier's popular three-class Boeing 777 aircraft.


Kevin Burns, British Airways regional director, Western USA and Western Canada, stated that Inaugurating non-stop flights between San Diego and London is one of the first concrete benefits of the joint business operation with American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia.

Cathy Bradley Berg, American Airlines regional Vice president of passenger sales, Western Division stated that they have been waiting for 14 years to be able to bring these benefits to their customers, and that it was great news that they could now put their plans into action commencing San Diego. City of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders stated that the significance of this service cannot be overstated. It gives San Diego business and tourist travelers a direct connection to one of the world's most splendid and significant cities. Additionally, Britons will obtain a direct connection to the sunny skies, sandy beaches and countless cultural attractions of this magnificent city.