British Airways Launches New 2-Hour Boeing 787 Flights From Heathrow
British Airways will fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its short-haul route from its main hub at London Heathrow to Madrid–Barajas this winter. While the Spanish capital is a key short-haul route for BA on account of being home to its oneworld partner Iberia, passenger demand isn't the sole reason for its use.
By Chris LohZimbabwe

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British Airways will fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its short-haul route from its main hub at London Heathrow to Madrid–Barajas this winter. While the Spanish capital is a key short-haul route for BA on account of being home to its oneworld partner Iberia, passenger demand isn't the sole reason for its use.
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- 53 words · 1 min read
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- October 14, 2026
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- Chris Loh
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