British Airways launches non-stop service between Austin (AUS) and London (LHR) on March 3, marking the first trans-Atlantic flight for the city. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner will operate on the route, originally scheduled five times weekly before increasing to daily service in May.

Austin passengers will enjoy three classes of service: Club World (business class); World Traveller Plus (premium economy); and World Traveller (economy). Stylish new interiors feature state-of-the-art entertainment systems, meals, snacks, beverages and a generous baggage allowance. Features of the new Dreamliner aircraft include enhanced comfort levels, improved air quality, mood lighting, quieter cabins and lower air pressure.

In celebration of the service, here’s a few fun facts from British Airways about the aircraft, airline and Austin.

• Austin is British Airways’ 25^th North American gateway and third in Texas
• The 787 has the largest windows of any commercial aircraft
• Nearly 13 million Ping-Pong balls could fit in the passenger cabin of a 787
• Up to 500,000 cases of wine are ordered by British Airways for flights every year
• In January 2000, BA became the world’s first airline to develop and install fully flatbed seats in business class
• The flight time from Austin to London is nine hours

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