British Airways and American Airlines Cut Schedules Due to Boeing 787 Issues
British Airways (BA) and American Airlines (AA) are making schedule adjustments for the 2025 northern summer due to ongoing challenges with their Boeing 787 aircraft, specifically related to the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
British Airways Flight Cancellations and Reductions
British Airways announced the suspension of its London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi International route from March 30 to October 25, 2025, due to supply chain issues impacting the production and repair of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The airline confirmed it would not be able to resolve the issue quickly, leading to the disruption of its schedule.
In addition to the Abu Dhabi route, BA will also suspend flights to Kuwait and Dallas/Fort Worth starting in late March. Furthermore, BA will reduce its daily Miami service from twice a day to once daily and will cut its London Gatwick to New York JFK service for the winter season. The airline also delayed the resumption of flights to Kuala Lumpur International.
A spokesperson for BA explained that the ongoing delays in the delivery of engines and parts from Rolls-Royce had forced these schedule changes. They emphasized that the airline was working closely with Rolls-Royce to address the situation and seek a reliable solution.
American Airlines Adjustments
Across the Atlantic, American Airlines is also facing challenges due to Boeing 787 delivery delays. The airline will suspend its Miami to Paris CDG route in May 2025 and will delay the start of its Chicago O’Hare to Paris service from April to May 2025. Additionally, American Airlines is trimming its Miami to Buenos Aires route from three daily flights to two due to the ongoing delays.
Despite these adjustments, an American Airlines spokesperson assured that the airline remains committed to mitigating the impact of the Boeing 787 delays and continuing to offer a comprehensive global network.
Fleet and Delivery Delays
American Airlines operates a fleet of 59 Boeing 787s, including the 787-8 and 787-9 models, with another 30 B787-9s on order. Currently, four of its 787 aircraft are out of service. British Airways operates a mix of 787-8s, 787-9s, and 787-10s, with several aircraft grounded due to maintenance and engine issues. The airline has seven additional 787-10s on order.
Both airlines are working with Rolls-Royce to manage the situation and limit disruption for passengers as much as possible.
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