British Airways Announces Suspension of Flights to Mainland China Due to Coronavirus
Following the deadly coronavirus crisis which has claimed 132 lives and infected nearly 6,000 people worldwide, British Airways has taken the decision to suspend all flights to and from mainland China with immediate effect.
This move comes after the Foreign Office advised against non-essential travel to China due to the virus outbreak. British Airways, known for its daily flights to Shanghai and Beijing from Heathrow, has halted operations in response to this warning.
An official statement released on Wednesday morning read, "We have suspended all flights to and from mainland China with immediate effect following advice from the Foreign Office against all but essential travel. We apologize ...