British Airways launches services to Maldives and Egypt

Monday 1st June 2009

British Airways is to launch new direct services from London Gatwick Airport to the Maldives and Egypt this October. The services are due to run three times a week.

The new services will serve Male, the capital of the Maldives and Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt popular with British tourists including scuba divers.

Richard Tams, British Airways' head of UK & Ireland sales, said: "These new routes will be great assets to the BA network and a real winner with customers. 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."

The new flights come into operation on October 25, 2009, but will be available to book online in advance at www.ba.com.

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