British Airways has resumed direct services between London and Beijing after a three-year COVID induced hiatus. This service restores the airline's position as the only British carrier operating a direct service between Beijing and the UK. British Airways started operating services between London and Beijing almost 43 years ago.
The resumption of direct flights between London and Beijing will see services operate four times a week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Beijing's Daxing Airport (PKX).
Commenting on the long-awaited resumption of the route, Louise Street, Director of Worldwide Airports, British Airways said: “Following the successful resumption of flights between Shanghai and London in April, we’re excited to be back in Beijing too, reuniting families and friends and facilitating international student and business travel once again. We are looking forward to working hand-in-hand with our joint business partner China Southern, to provide wider transit options and various benefits to our customers in China and the UK.”