British Airways opens new Gatwick routes to Sri Lanka and Barbados

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

British Airways has launched direct flights from London Gatwick to Colombo in Sri Lanka and Bridgetown in Barbados as part of an expansion of its long-haul operations at the airport.

The Colombo service, which launched last week, operates three times a week throughout the winter season. Colombo is Sri Lanka's largest city, known for its culture, cuisine and street life. The route contributes to a 22 per cent increase in weekly flights to Asia from Gatwick compared to last winter.

The Bridgetown service began on 25 October and will continue through to the 2027 summer season. British Airways is now operating 14 weekly flights from Gatwick to Bridgetown, nearly double the offering from last winter.

Jonny Macneal, head of aviation development at London Gatwick, said the new routes offer 'even greater choice of destinations this winter' and strengthen connections to Asia and the Caribbean. Neil Chernoff, chief planning and strategy officer at British Airways, said the routes 'open up two fantastic destinations for a winter escape'.

How it is being reported

• Gatwick Airport welcomes launch of new route to 'lively' city in AsiaBritish Airways has launched a new direct route from Gatwick to Colombo in Sri Lanka.The Argus · 27 Oct, 17:00
• New British Airways services connect London Gatwick with popular Asian and Caribbean holiday destinationsBritish Airways will now fly direct from London Gatwick to a popular Asian holiday destination three times per week – and to a Caribbean hotspot daily throughout the winter season.Chichester Observer · 27 Oct, 16:20

In this story: British Airways · London Gatwick · Colombo · Sri Lanka · Bridgetown · Barbados

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