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March 30, 2022 – British Airways returns to Gatwick

After two years British Airways returns to international short-haul flying from Gatwick Airport today (Tuesday 29 March), as its first service departed for Larnaca at 6:25am.

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic the airline suspended its European operation at Gatwick Airport, moving a number of flights over to Heathrow. Today marks a milestone in the airline’s recovery as it finally returns to international short-haul flying from the airport.

British Airways returns to Gatwick

Initially services will operate under the British Airways Air Operators Certificate (AOC), before moving operations to a new British Airways branded subsidiary, BA Euroflyer* later in the year. The new airline will operate in a similar manner to the company’s existing subsidiary BA Cityflyer, flying under the British Airways brand and delivering a premium British Airways product.

On the first day of operation, British Airways will operate four short-haul flights to Larnaca, Amsterdam, Paphos and Tenerife. In total, customers will have the choice of 35 destinations to fly to from Gatwick, before more destinations are added later this year.

British Airways returns to Gatwick: Not only has it created more choice for customers, but also helped create jobs as the airline undertook both a cabin crew and pilot recruitment campaign to fill positions at its new subsidiary.

Tom Stoddart, Acting CEO British Airways Euroflyer, said “Now that British Airways returns to Gatwick, it marks a significant milestone for British Airways as we operate our first European services from Gatwick in two years.”

“I am really proud of what we have created at Gatwick, we have an excellent team with lots of new and exciting talent. I am looking forward in anticipation to see our newest subsidiary grow, adding new routes and providing customers with more options to get away on holiday with a premium British Airways service.”

British Airways returns to Gatwick: Millar Smith, British Airways Euroflyer Crew member, said: “I was over the moon when I found out that I had been accepted as crew for British Airways, it is my dream job! Before this I worked as a 999 handler for the London Ambulance Service, which has been incredibly useful throughout my training with the airline. British Airways is a premium British airline and that is what excited me about the job role. My first service will be to Tenerife and I can’t wait!”

British Airways returns to Gatwick: Customers flying on the airline’s new subsidiary will receive the same high level of service they expect of British Airways as well as enjoying the benefits of travelling with the UK’s flag carrier including a generous baggage allowance, free water and snacks, free seat selection at -24 hours and frequent flyer benefits which include lounge access.

All of the airline’s services will have a Club Europe (business class) cabin setting it apart from its no frills competitors. Customers flying in this cabin will have access to a premium check-in experience, exclusive lounges and a complimentary gourmet meal and bar service on board.

Customers in the airline’s Euro Traveller (economy) cabin will be able to purchase food before travel which will include fresh options from Tom Kerridge as part of the airline’s ‘Speedbird Café’ menu and / or order ambient products and drinks onboard via their mobile phone.

The return of European short-haul flying from Gatwick comes a day after the airline returned to its home at Gatwick South Terminal following its reopening. To mark the occasion the airline also showed off its new dedicated World Traveller Plus check-in zone which is available for customers flying on a long-haul service with the airline. The new zone which sits alongside the airline’s Club World desks gives those travelling in its World Traveller Plus cabin (premium economy) an exclusive check-in experience. They will shortly be rolled out at Heathrow, followed by the rest of the British Airways network.

 

 

 

British Airways returns to Gatwick:Destinations served from Gatwick and route launch dates:

Destination

Country

Airport code

LGW start date

Alicante

Spain

ALC

01-Apr-22

Amsterdam

Netherlands

AMS

29-Mar-22

Antalya

Turkey

AYT

02-Apr-22

Arrecife (Lanzarote)

Spain

ACE

30-Mar-22

Athens

Greece

ATH

04-May-22

Bari

Italy

BRI

03-Apr-22

Berlin

Germany

BER

07-May-22

Bordeaux

France

BOD

16-May-22

Cagliari (Sardinia)

Italy

CAG

18-May-22

Catania (Sicily)

Italy

CTA

31-Mar-22

Dalaman

Turkey

DLM

23-Apr-22

Dubrovnik

Croatia

DBV

04-Apr-22

Faro

Portugal

FAO

30-Mar-22

Heraklion (Crete)

Greece

HER

24-Apr-22

Ibiza

Spain

IBZ

03-May-22

Kos

Greece

KGS

24-Apr-22

Larnaca

Cyprus

LCA

29-Mar-22

Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)

Spain

LPA

02-Apr-22

Madrid

Spain

MAD

16-May-22

Mahon (Menorca)

Spain

MAH

16-May-22

Malaga

Spain

AGP

02-Apr-22

Malta

Malta

MLA

14-Apr-22

Marrakech

Morocco

RAK

31-Mar-22

Milan Malpensa

Italy

MXP

01-May-22

Nice

France

NCE

31-Mar-22

Palma (Mallorca)

Spain

PMI

07-Apr-22

Paphos

Cyprus

PFO

29-Mar-22

Rhodes

Greece

RHO

28-Apr-22

Santorini

Greece

JTR

15-Apr-22

Seville

Spain

SVQ

15-Apr-22

Tenerife

Spain

TFS

29-Mar-22

Thessaloniki

Greece

SKG

14-Apr-22

Turin

Italy

TRN

04-Apr-22

Venice

Italy

VCE

15-Apr-22

Verona

Italy

VRN

16-Apr-22

Source

DMC services worldwide

 

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