British Airways Launches Dreamliner flights from Heathrow Airport to Moscow, Russia
Dancers from the internationally renowned Bolshoi Ballet and classical superstar Katherine Jenkins staged the world’s first ballet and musical performance in the air to celebrate the launch of British Airways’ (BA’s) Dreamliner flights from the Heathrow Airport in London to Moscow, Russia.
Lucky passengers on the inaugural flight of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner were taken to new heights with an incredibly surprising performance by Artemy Belyakov and Olga Marchenkova – stars from the legendary Bolshoi Theatre in Russia.
The dancers were accompanied by one of Britain’s favourite singers, Welsh Mezzo, soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE, who gave a spine-tingling rendition of ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow.’
Artemy Belyakov, the leading soloist from the Bolshoi Theatre said, “We are honoured to be a part of this very first flight to Moscow and unite the heart and soul of classical Russian culture with an iconic British brand such as British Airways in this performance on board.
“We loved the creative challenge of using the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner as our stage, and the experience was as memorable for us as it was for the audience.”
Added Olga Marchenkova, ballet dancer from The Bolshoi, said “Being a part of the oldest ballet theatre in the world, dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet have performed in some incredible places over the past 240 years – but ballet in the sky takes it to a whole new level! I enjoyed that experience!”
Dancers from the Ballet and Katherine Jenkins were joined by Galina Karzova, British Airways’ Commercial Manager for Russia.
Galina commented, “This launch is a huge step for British Airways, and reinforces our continued commitment to our London to Moscow service.
The introduction of the new First cabin on the route means customers can travel in unrivalled luxury and style.”
The new First cabin is a first for British Airways’ B787 fleet, with just eight seats in comparison to the 14 seats available on other British Airways long-haul aircraft, offering customers even greater exclusivity and privacy.
The 787-9 flight into Moscow operates weekly and it began on November 1, 2016.
It is expected to increase to twice-weekly from January 3, 2017.