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24
April
2026

British Airways Trade Partner April Airline update

April Airline updates – British Airways, Iberia & American Airlines.

 

  • Our new brand film, An Original British Briefing, captures the feeling of leaving the everyday routine behind and setting off somewhere new and reflects on the moments that inspire us to travel. Watch the video: British Airways | An Original British Briefing.
  • St Louis became our 27th destination in the US as the inaugural flight touched down in the Gateway to the West, with the first service operated by a full crew named Louis, Lewis or Louise. The route runs four times a week from London Heathrow over the summer season.

  • Iberia Club launches the Family Account, a new feature that allows you to pool Avios with the people you choose and enjoy the benefits of the loyalty programme more easily and collectively. From now on, any Iberia Club member can create or join a Family Account and add their Avios to a single shared balance, designed so that families, couples or friends can share trips and

  • Rolled out in March, the airline has introduced easy-to-understand delay and cancellation reasons directly within its mobile app and on aa.com — transforming moments of uncertainty into moments of clarity: A new digital experience: American gives customers more timely flight information – American Airlines Newsroom
  • American Airlines to launch electronic boarding gates at DFW, ushering in the next evolution of the boarding experience – American Airlines Newsroom
  • Seasonal services from Dublin to Dallas and Charlotte resumed on 29 March, increasing the schedule to up to three daily departures. This expansion provides customers with enhanced connectivity across American Airlines’ extensive North American network.

Summer 2026 Schedule ex Ireland

City Pair Weekly Frequency Notes
DUB–CLT 7 Seasonal service begins 29 March
DUB–DFW 7 Seasonal service begins 29 March
DUB–ORD 7 Seasonal service begins 5 June
DUB–PHL 7

Additional information:

  • Wide body aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Boeing 777-200
  • Three cabin configuration: Economy, Premium Economy and Flagship Business
  • Full service offering, including all meals and beverages

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