Airlines

British Airways adds five new short-haul services to its London Gatwick network

British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has added Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network, in addition to a new summer Salzburg service.

Montpellier, in the south of France, is a new addition to British Airways’ network, operating three times a week in the summer from 27 May 2023. The service to Mykonos bolsters the existing summer routes from London Heathrow and London City, while Corfu is in addition to the existing London Heathrow service. Innsbruck sees an addition of eight new weekly flights in the winter season, which complements the current six times weekly service from London Heathrow.

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BA Euroflyer’s summer service to Salzburg will complement the existing winter services from London Gatwick, London Heathrow and London City. The airline has also put its short-haul Gatwick winter schedule on sale today, offering 21 destinations to customers looking to book winter holidays and city breaks. Ski hotspots include Geneva and Turin, while winter sun destinations include Tenerife and Lanzarote.

Flying to nearly 40 destinations throughout the year, British Airways is the only airline based at Gatwick to offer both business and economy cabins on all short-haul flights. Customers flying from Gatwick also enjoy a generous baggage allowance, free water and snacks, free seat selection at -24 hours and frequent flyer benefits such as lounge access. Customers flying in Club Europe (business class) enjoy a premium check-in area, lounge access and a complimentary gourmet meal and bar service on board.

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Executive Club Members can enjoy all benefits of their membership across the BA Euroflyer network, including the earning of Tier Points and Avios on eligible flights, and a minimum of 12 Reward Seats on every flight, starting from as little as £1 plus 18,500 Avios.

Flights are on sale now and can be booked at www.ba.com.

Start date	Flight number	Departing LGW	Arriving at destination	Flight number	Departing destination	Arriving LGW
London Gatwick (LGW) to Montpellier (MPL): Summer 2023
27 May 2023 Three per week	BA2620	Tue: 0720 Thu: 0715 Sat: 1350	Tue: 1005 Thu: 1000 Sat: 1635	BA2621	Tue: 1210 Thu: 1205 Sat: 1735	Tue: 1255 Thu: 1250 Sat: 1820
London Gatwick (LGW) to Corfu (CFU): Summer 2023
30 May 2023 Three per week	BA2812	Tue: 0715 Wed: 0835 Sat: 1700	Tue: 1230 Wed: 1350 Sat: 2215	BA2813	Tue: 1325 Wed: 1445 Sat: 2315	Tue: 1440 Wed: 1600 Sat: 0030
London Gatwick (LGW) to Mykonos (JMK): Summer 2023
10 June 2023 One per week	BA2814	Sat: 0820	Sat: 1420	BA2815	Sat: 1520	Sat: 1725
London Gatwick (LGW) to Salzburg (SZG): Summer 2023
28 March 2023 Advertisement Three per week	BA2618	Tue: 1115 Thu: 1640 Sat: 0930	Tue: 1410 Thu: 1935 Sat: 1225	BA2619	Tue: 1505 Thu: 2025 Sat: 1400	Tue: 1610 Thu: 2130 Sat: 1505
London Gatwick (LGW) to Innsbruck (INN): Winter 2023
08 December 2023 Eight per week	BA2620	Mon: 0710 Wed: 0945 Thu: 0840 Sat: 1235 Sun: 0840	Mon: 1015 Wed: 1255 Thu: 1150 Sat: 1545 Sun: 1150	BA2621	Mon: 1105 Wed: 1345 Thu: 1240 Sat: 1645 Sun: 1250	Mon: 1210 Wed: 1445 Thu: 1340 Sat: 1750 Sun: 1350
08 December 2023 Eight per week	BA2622	Fri: 1310 Sat: 1425 Sun: 1520	Fri: 1615 Sat: 1730 Sun: 1825	BA2623	Fri: 1705 Sat: 1830 Sun: 1925	Fri: 1810 Sat: 1930 Sun: 2025

Airlines

Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.