British Airways will launch a non-stop flight between London Heathrow and New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 26, 2017.

The flight will be operated four times a week with a Boeing 787-8, offering a belly capacity of 15 tonnes and an air-conditioning system capable of maintaining a hold temperature to within one degree’s accuracy.

“This new route will add to our strong network offering in North America, giving local businesses a valuable connection to global markets,” said David Shepherd, commercial director at IAG Cargo. “IAG Cargo will help support business looking to trade in the region by offering a diverse premium product portfolio and opening new export routes. The launch of our new Critical product in particular will mean emergency shipments, which we anticipate will include machinery parts and oil and gas components from the local area, now benefit from an absolute guarantee to fly.”

The schedule for the new flight is as follows.