The Ohio city becomes the 27th American destination served by British Airways and will help to open up a new vibrant region of the U.S. for UK travellers. The service between Cincinnati and London operates five times weekly during the summer season which will reduce to four times a week during the winter period. The flights will be flown by various aircraft in the British Airway fleet including the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787.
Neil Chernoff, British Airways Director of Networks and Alliances said: "When we look at the Cincinnati region we see a vibrant part of the U.S. with a great mix of business and leisure travellers who have long asked for more international service and global connectivity, which is what made it so attractive to us and why we’re confident this new route will be a success. Our incredibly positive and welcoming conversations with the airport team, the business development community and tourism partners – combined with all the region has to offer visitors from outside the U.S. – were a clear sign that Cincinnati was the right place to expand our flying in America."
Candace McGraw, Chief Executive Officer, CVG Airport, said: "We are thrilled this day has come when CVG has non-stop service to and from London Heathrow. This flight offers tremendous growth opportunities for business travel, economic development, and tourism between the UK and our region. We are grateful to our partners in Ohio and Kentucky who have supported this flight that will benefit travellers for years to come. I offer a personal thanks to our new friends at British Airways for this opportunity."
Cincinnati, or Cincy as its affectionately abbreviated to, is the place where Midwest friendliness is said to meet with Southern charm. A destination that has a vibrant urban setting opening up to many green spaces and waterways. A fine art scene as well as a rich culture and top-quality food.
Speaking of food, the Cincinnati region is famous for its Chili where it is done slightly differently. In place of chunks of meat and sizeable beans, you’ll get savoury soupiness and creative accoutrements like spaghetti or hot dogs. In place of an overtly tomato-based sauce, in Cincy you’ll taste hints of cinnamon, cloves, allspice and or even chocolate.
According to Visit Cincy some of the best places to sample chilli include:
Blue Ash Chili
9525 Kenwood Rd, Suite 5 or 11711 Princeton Pike
Camp Washington Chili
3005 Colerain Avenue
Gold Star Chili chain of stores.
Various locations. Also offers a nice veggie menu that is made in small batches using a plant-based BEYOND MEAT product and is gluten-free.
Lucky Dog OTR
1210 Main St.
Fast food place that offers a lot of hot dog / coney-based meals and nice double deckers which are well-filled sandwiches.
Skyline Chili chain of stores
Various locations. Fast food for a quick bite that is tasty and reasonably cheap.
Fine dining in the area....
20 Brix
101 Main St. Milford
This is a popular wine bar and restaurant in historic downtown Milford has a quality menu and a big wine list. The signature crab cake and pan-roasted salmon are said to be must trys!
Boca
114 E. 6th St.,
This is said to be a reimagined dining experience where timeless technique & modern decadence come together to delight your culinary curiosity. It may seem a little expensive at first, but the quality is first-class and has a European feel.
519 Main St.,Covington.
A friendly bistro that embraces local and sustainable farming methods that populate its menu. Try the saffron risotto which includes asparagus, peas, mushrooms and parmesan which will tickle the tastebuds or share a board for something a little lighter. It may look small, but it has an upstairs as well! Top quality wine list and if you are hungover or tired out, then why not try the alcohol-free 'Painkiller' cocktail