Flying High

Nonstop flight from Austin to London gets first-class upgrade with new luxury Dreamliner

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The 787-9 Dreamliner comes with an upgraded first class cabin.

Flying nonstop from Austin to London will get even more luxurious in 2016. British Airways announced Tuesday that its Austin-London route will receive the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in February 2016.

Austin is the first city in North America to get the highly anticipated luxury service. The Dreamliner can accommodate a total of 216 passengers, eight of whom will by flying high in a redesigned first class area. Each first class suite features ambient lighting, extra storage space, and an updated entertainment console with a 23-inch widescreen TV.

The new plane is the final phase of British Airways' upgrades to the celebrated route. Nonstop service to London took off in 2014 with the 787-8 Dreamliner. In order to meet customer demands, British Airways will temporarily switch to the Boeing 777-200 — which allows for first class service and 280 passengers — beginning October 25.

Nonstop service to London is available seven days a week. British Airways will announce an updated schedule incorporating the new plane closer to the launch.

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A New Frontier

Ultra-low cost airline adds 4 new nonstop flights from Austin in 2025

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New low-cost, nonstop flights are on the horizon for Austin travelers. Budget-friendly carrier Frontier Airlines will double its nonstop routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in 2025 by adding four new destinations to its docket.

According to a release, Frontier will launch nonstop service from Austin to Orlando (MCO), Chicago (ORD), Cincinnati (CVG), and Phoenix (PHX) in March 2025. The four new routes join its existing nonstop service from Austin to Atlanta (ATL), Cleveland (CLE), Denver (DEN), and Las Vegas (LAS).

Service to Orlando and Chicago begins March 6, 2025, and will operate three times a week. Service to Cincinnati and Phoenix follows on March 7, 2025, and will be available twice a week.

In conjunction with the announcement, the discount airline is promoting fares as low as $49 each way for the new routes on select travel dates. The special rates are available for Frontier's Discount Den members through November 25 only.

A review of standard fares for March travel on the new routes shows prices ranging from $253-$289 round trip per person.

“It’s fantastic to see our partners at Frontier expand their offerings to AUS customers,” said AUS CEO Ghizlane Badawi in the release. “Providing ultra-low cost nonstop flights to our community plays an important role in giving options to travelers and making air travel accessible for Central Texans.”

A reminder for future Frontier travelers: The low-cost airline currently operates out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's South Terminal, along with Allegiant Airlines. In 2026, both airlines will relocate to the main Barbara Jordan Terminal, as the South Terminal is slated to close amid airport expansion plans.

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Flying High

Nonstop flight from Austin to London gets first-class upgrade with new luxury Dreamliner

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