SAN JOSE (BCN) — The first nonstop flight from Silicon Valley to London, a long-sought destination for many workers in the tech industry, is set to take off tonight, airport officials said.
The service through British Airways will bridge passengers from Mineta San Jose International Airport to London Heathrow International Airport.
The new connection will help improve business operations and travel plans for many tech companies in Silicon Valley that have offices in London and continental Europe, according to airport officials.
Mayor Sam Liccardo and Priya Guha, the British consul general in San Francisco, are expected to attend a speaker program and ribbon-cutting before the flight’s scheduled 8:05 p.m. departure.
The trip will be made on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which has 20 percent more fuel efficiency compared to other similar-sized commercial jets, according to the airline.
The 10-hour flights will operate on a daily schedule, airport officials said.