BA to halts direct flights from London Heathrow to Beijing

British Airways has announced the suspension of its direct flights,

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from London Heathrow to Beijing, citing the ongoing Russian airspace ban on European carriers.

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Service, which only resumed last year after a prolonged pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

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will be halted from October 26, 2024, with plans to resume in November 2025.

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While the airline has not yet announced any alternative routes to fill the gap,

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by the suspended Beijing service, it has assured passengers that its daily flights to Shanghai.

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BA spokesperson confirmed the temporary suspension, "We will be pausing route to Beijing from 26 Oct 2024,

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we’re contacting any affected customers with rebooking options or to offer them a full refund.

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Passengers affected by the cancellation will have the option to either rebook on other available flights

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BA to halts direct flights from London Heathrow to Beijing

BA to halts direct flights from London Heathrow to Beijing

British Airways has announced the suspension of its direct flights,

British Airways has announced the suspension of its direct flights,

from London Heathrow to Beijing, citing the ongoing Russian airspace ban on European carriers.

from London Heathrow to Beijing, citing the ongoing Russian airspace ban on European carriers.

Service, which only resumed last year after a prolonged pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

Service, which only resumed last year after a prolonged pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

will be halted from October 26, 2024, with plans to resume in November 2025.

will be halted from October 26, 2024, with plans to resume in November 2025.

While the airline has not yet announced any alternative routes to fill the gap,

While the airline has not yet announced any alternative routes to fill the gap,

by the suspended Beijing service, it has assured passengers that its daily flights to Shanghai.

by the suspended Beijing service, it has assured passengers that its daily flights to Shanghai.

BA spokesperson confirmed the temporary suspension, "We will be pausing route to Beijing from 26 Oct 2024,

BA spokesperson confirmed the temporary suspension, "We will be pausing route to Beijing from 26 Oct 2024,

we’re contacting any affected customers with rebooking options or to offer them a full refund.

we’re contacting any affected customers with rebooking options or to offer them a full refund.

Passengers affected by the cancellation will have the option to either rebook on other available flights

Passengers affected by the cancellation will have the option to either rebook on other available flights

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