British Airways Halts Beijing Flights
Route Restoration and Suspension
British Airways resumed flights between London Heathrow and Beijing in June 2023, after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, the airline has now announced that it will suspend flights to Beijing from October 28, 2023, until November 2024.
Reasons for Suspension
British Airways cited the "current operating environment" as the reason for the suspension.
The airline did not provide further details, but it is believed that the high cost of operating flights to China, due to the country's strict COVID-19 restrictions, played a role in the decision.
Impact on Passengers
Passengers who have booked flights to Beijing after October 28, 2023, will be rebooked on alternative flights or refunded.
British Airways has also offered to cover the cost of hotel accommodation and meals for passengers who are stranded in Beijing as a result of the suspension.
Future of the Route
British Airways has not announced whether it plans to resume flights to Beijing after November 2024.
The airline's decision will likely depend on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in China and the demand for travel between the UK and China.
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