RDU-Heathrow service opens extensive worldwide connections beyond London.

American Airlines Now Flies from RDU to Heathrow
American Airlines’ nonstop service from RDU to London has switched to London’s Heathrow Airport, the world’s busiest international airport.

All American Airlines service to London’s Gatwick Airport has moved to Heathrow as a result of the Open Skies Agreement, which took effect March 29. The agreement allows airlines to fly between the US and Europe without government-imposed limits on where they may land. This has spurred greater demand for Heathrow’s gates.

Heathrow is a gateway to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India. Ninety airlines offer service from Heathrow airport serving over 180 destinations in more than ninety countries. Heathrow has 103,000 daily departing seats, making it the third largest airport in the world when ranked by passengers.

The new non-stop flight from RDU to London’s Heathrow will enhance opportunities to travel easily to many destinations around the world.

“There are just slightly more than a dozen cities in the United States that can claim nonstop service to London Heathrow,” said Jim Carter, American’s Vice President — Eastern Sales Division. “It’s definitely a 'feather in the cap' of any area to be able to say it is a gateway to London Heathrow. Heathrow is the preferred London airport, especially for business travelers going to London.“

American will continue to fly to London using its three-class Boeing 777 aircraft with 245 seats. The airline will now offer seventeen daily departures from seven US airports, including RDU.

Following is the schedule of American’s new RDU to London service:

London Heathrow News Release