British Airways is to suspend flights between London Gatwick and Sharm El Sheikh from the start of May, citing “current market conditions and current levels of expected demand for the summer”.
The carrier will suspend its three-times weekly service from May 2, leaving just Easyjet serving the coastal city from both Gatwick and Luton.
In a statement BA said:
“We have taken the decision to suspend our flights to Sharm El Sheikh from May 2, 2011.
“Based on current market conditions and current levels of expected demand for the summer, a Boeing 777 with 280 seats is not the right aircraft for Sharm-El-Sheikh.
“Unfortunately we do not have a feasible shorthaul solution for this route for the summer and have taken the decision to suspend our flights.”
As questioned on our forum, it will be interesting to see where the 777 aircraft made available by this suspension is now allocated.
For more information visit ba.com.
Report by Mark Caswell