London Calling: British Airways Announces First Transatlantic Nonstop to Austin

Reported by the Austin Chamber

British Airways today announced that it will launch a new service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and London Heathrow beginning March 3, 2014. This will be the first regular transatlantic flight for the city of Austin.

British Airways will operate a Boeing 787 aircraft five days a week, increasing to daily flights later in the year. Seats and vacation packages are available for purchase at ba.com beginning today.

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GLI launches strategic planning process

By: John R. Karman III
Business First

Greater Louisville Inc., the metro chamber of commerce, is embarking on a new economic and community development planning process.

Advantage Louisville is aimed at ensuring that the community is focused on the right priorities and competitive strategies for the future, according to a news release. It is expected to be the most comprehensive planning undertaken since the 1997 Boyle Report, which identified Louisville’s strengths, such as health care and logistics.

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