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British Airways launches Heathrow services to St. Louis (US) and Guernsey, expanding its network footprint

British Airways launched new routes from London Heathrow to St. Louis, Missouri—the 27th US destination in its network and the first UK nonstop from St. Louis in 22 years—and to Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Inaugural flights departed April 19, 2026.

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British Airways launches Heathrow services to St. Louis (US) and Guernsey, expanding its network footprint

British Airways launches St. Louis and Guernsey

Alaska Launches Rome, British Airways Restores St. Louis

American Airlines resumes Miami-Caracas flights from April 30

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Qatar allows for gradual return of foreign airlines as Iran ceasefire holds

Qatar resumes flights for foreign airlines after weeks of disruption

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority to Gradually Resume Foreign Airlines’ Flights to Doha Hamad International Airport

Vertical closes critical $850m funding package

Reconciliation bill could determine future air traffic control funding

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American Airlines resumes Miami-Caracas flights from April 30

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