It’s no secret that the United States represents a key long-haul market for many major European flag carriers, andBritish Airways is no exception to this trend. In fact, such is the demand for flights between the United Kingdom and the US that the oneworld founding member’s US schedule in the third quarter of 2026 is its largest ever, with 5% more flights than the previous record Q3. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is likely to play a role on this front.