July marks 80 years of British Airways flying between the UK and United States

Eighty years ago this month British Overseas Airways Corporations’ (BOAC) first commercial landplane service arrived in New York’s LaGuardia from London Airport. The flight took nearly 20 hours via Shannon and Gander and was operated by a Lockheed Constellation 049.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did British Airways start flying to the US?

British Airways began its first commercial flight to the US in July 1943.

What aircraft was used for the first flight?

The first flight was operated by a Lockheed Constellation 049.

How long did the first flight take?

The first flight took nearly 20 hours.

What was the route of the first flight?

The route was from London Airport to LaGuardia, with stops in Shannon and Gander.