British Airways to suspend Saudi Arabia flights

British Airways is to suspend its flights between London Heathrow and Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia from March 27, 2005.

Robert Boyle, British Airways’ director of commercial planning, said: “The decision to suspend flights between the UK and Saudi Arabia is a difficult one to make as we have enjoyed a long history of flying between the two countries. However, the routes don’t currently make a profitable contribution to our business and we are unable to sustain them while this remains the case.

“As part of our commitment to Saudi Arabia we will, of course, keep this important market under constant review.” Boyle added.

Customers booked to travel with British Airways to Saudi Arabia after March 27, 2005 will be contacted by the airline so that alternative arrangements can be made.

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