Officials estimate the economic impact generated by new job creation and activity associated with the new flights could exceed $20 million annually in tourism. From an industry recruitment perspective, South Carolina already provides excellent access to major business points all over the country. Now, with these new flights, the state will offer connectivity to Western Europe, enhancing the marketability of South Carolina as a top destination for international business.
In a unique nod to South Carolina’s local manufacturing community, British Airways will utilize a North Charleston-built Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 for the new air service.
The S.C. Department of Commerce has committed approximately $1.3 million for the air service’s first season to assist with the costs of the project.
Five fast facts:
- British Airways will operate non-stop air service between London’s Heathrow Airport and the Charleston International Airport.
- This marks the first direct trans-Atlantic air service from the state of South Carolina.
- The twice-weekly flight will operate on Thursdays and Sundays beginning in April 2019.
- British Airways will utilize a South Carolina-built Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 for the new air service.
- Officials estimate the economic impact generated by new job creation and activity associated with the new flights could exceed $20 million annually in tourism alone.
Credit: (Moultrie News)
