British Airways has announced a new partnership with Aviation American Gin to celebrate the carrier's new route to Portland. Service to London Heathrow will operate five times a week from June 3rd.

Co-owned by Ryan Reynolds, the gin will be served on transatlantic flights and offered from the in-flight menu and onboard Speedbird café for short-haul customers. Gareth Williams, International Brand Director at Aviation American Gin, said of the announcement:

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!"

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The gin is to be offered on all long-haul flights. Photo: British Airways

The flights will be operated five times a week on British Airways' Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, which seats 214 passengers in a three-class configuration.

Portland is a destination bursting with possibilities.

Portland is the largest city in Oregon and is widely acclaimed for its food and live music scenes. The flights will operate on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from Portland (PDX) to London Heathrow (LHR).

In addition to Portland's draw as a destination, this route will open up a range of connections for customers through Alaska Airlines and American Airlines.

Recent oneworld addition Alaska is the largest operator in Portland and had worked closely with British Airways for many years before joining the alliance in 2020. Likewise, American Airlines serves the West coast city from five of its hubs.

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Flights will be operating 5 times a week on BA's Boeing 787-8. Photo: British Airways

Altogether, oneworld airlines will offer over 100 nonstop flights every week between the West Coast of the United States and Europe.

British Airways will sell the top-ranked gin onboard.

British Airways will serve the gin to all flights across the pond, and all other long-haul routes and customers flying British Airways will soon be able to purchase Aviation American Gin onboard.

Aviation American Gin is the world's highest-rated gin (97 points, Wine Enthusiast) and is crafted in small batches in Portland. The gin features hints of juniper in the background and citrus and floral notes in the front. 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.

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The gin features two kinds of orange peel and a range of botanicals. Photo: British Airways

Aviation American Gin was founded in Portland in 2006. The gin is infused with a democratic blend of botanicals including cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, juniper, and two kinds of orange peel to create a smoother, softer, more refined take on gin.

The new partnership comes after British Airways launched the Aviation Gin bar in the airline's Club Lounge in JFK airport in October 2021. British and American Airlines announced a significant joint investment in New York John F. Kennedy International Airport.

The OneWorld alliance members will be opening a new joint area featuring extensive premium lounge spaces and customer-experience improvements when British Airlines joins American in Terminal 8 this December.