British Airways confirms flights to Sharm el Sheikh, Maldives

British Airways has announced that it will launch new flights to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt and Male in the Maldives this year.

The new services will both operate on a three-flights-per-week basis from Gatwick Airport from October 25th.

British Airways will be returning to the Red Sea with the Sharm El Sheikh service, while the Male route will represent the first time it has flown to the Maldives.

Richard Tams, the airline's head of UK and Ireland sales, said the destinations are expected to be "a real winner with customers".

He added: "They are both perfect holiday destinations, known for their great beaches and fantastic diving.

"We're particularly pleased to be serving a completely new destination, the Maldives, and returning to Sharm El Sheikh. We expect both routes to perform well."

British Airways will be launching new flights to a number of long-haul destinations this winter, including Montego Bay in Jamaica and Las Vegas.

Posted by Mike, 01 June 2009 16:25

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