American Airlines marks 30 years of operating transatlantic flights from Heathrow today (July 1).
The carrier, which also served Gatwick from 1982 until 2008, will run up to ten daily flights to nine US hubs from Heathrow this summer, including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Seattle.
The airline plans up to 23 daily flights to 11 hubs across the US when it returns to a full Heathrow schedule.
American employs more than 736 staff across the UK, including 545 at the London airport.
This summer, 25 London-based team members will be recognised as they celebrate 30 years of service.
The first passenger flight to Heathrow from New York JFK on July 1, 1991 was operated by a Boeing 767.
“Thirty years on and despite the toughest year on record for the aviation industry due to the coronavirus, London Heathrow is American’s largest European hub,” rhe airline said.
Heathrow is also home to transatlantic joint business partner British Airways.
European and Asia Pacific operations managing director Rhett Workman said:“American has a proud history at London Heathrow, serving our customers across the Atlantic for 30 years.
“Our flights from our London Heathrow hub to the United States are critical business, leisure and cargo routes.
“During the pandemic we have supported the global relief effort by moving essential goods including mail and food produce between the UK and the US.
“We look forward to rebuilding our transatlantic network and welcoming back more customers when they are ready to travel.”