British Airways and Aviation American Gin in new partnership with the drink  launching on board (Credit: BA.com)

By Gary  Raynaldo    DIPLOMATIC  TIMES

British Airways and Aviation American Gin  announcing today a new partnership with the gin launching on board.  Customers flying across the pond and all other long-haul routes will be offered it from the in-flight menu and short-haul customers will be able to buy it from the on-board Speedbird café.  BA said the partnership builds on the opening of a brand-new area – the Aviation Gin bar in the airline’s Club Lounge in JFK airport in October 2021.  Aviation American Gin was founded in Portland in 2006.  British Airways will be launching a new route to Portland, Oregon on 3 June. Flights will operate 5 times a week – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.   “As well as being a vibrant city to visit, this route will open up a whole variety of connections for our customers to explore all of the West coast of America,” BA said in a statement. 

British Airways and Aviation American Gin in new partnership with the drink  launching on board (Credit: BA.com)

Tom Stevens, British Airways’ Director of Brand and Customer Experience said:

“Offering our customers a premium experience throughout their journey is important to us.  Partnering with Aviation American Gin is another great addition to our on-board service.”

British Airways and Aviation American Gin in new partnership with the drink  launching on board (Credit: BA.com)

Gareth Williams, International Brand Director at Aviation American Gin said:

“We hope our customers join us in celebrating, with a refreshing gin and tonic. We’re so excited to get on board with the UK flag carrier British Airways and take Aviation American Gin to new heights – the sky! Through this partnership, we’re keen to enhance each traveller’s experience with a deliciously refreshing Aviation Gin cocktail for flyers to enjoy on journeys near and far, offering an American twist on this quintessentially British drink!”

British Airways and Aviation American Gin in new partnership with the drink  launching on board (Credit: BA.com)

• Aviation American Gin is also available from British Airways’ US and UK lounges and to purchase from the in-flight shop High Life.
• 50ml Aviation American Gin is available from the Speedbird café priced £6