British Airways has announced the launch of its new holiday route to the Croatian city of Split from London City Airport next year.
For the very first time, the airline will start operating three flights a week to the popular Dalmatian Coast sunspot in June through to September. Tickets are available on sale on www.ba.com with each-way hand baggage only fares, based on a return journey, starting from £75.
British Airways also operates flights to Split from Heathrow Airport and will increase frequency there from five to seven flights a week next year. In addition, the airline is adding extra frequency to two popular Greek Islands from London City next summer with an extra flight on Fridays to Skiathos and a Tuesday flight to Mykonos.
Luke Hayhoe, British Airways’ general manager commercial and customer, said: ‘With the arrival of our new aircraft next year we have been looking at a number of new route and additional frequency possibilities. Split is the second largest city in Croatia and is becoming increasingly popular with customers looking for an alternative holiday destination or who are joining a cruise ship.
‘It was a natural addition to our summer leisure schedule. This summer British Airways flew to 30 destinations in the UK and Europe from London City Airport as well as the daily service to New York. This is ahead of a big boost in capacity for 2019.’
Richard Hill, chief commercial officer at London City Airport, said: ‘For the first time ever, London City Airport will offer a connection to Croatia, and the increasingly popular town of Split – a fascinating gateway to the idyllic Dalmatian coast.
‘This is a stunning holiday destination that demonstrates London City’s increasing offer of leisure destinations for everyone, and British Airways’ commitment to continued growth here. We’re thrilled that Split is a new destination in 2019, meaning the airline has its widest range of leisure routes ever, from the Balearics to the Greek islands, providing summer getaway options that our customers will love.’
In addition, British Airways has announced an increase in frequency on leisure routes from Heathrow next year to Chania, Preveza and Kalamata from two to three a week; Faro from four to eight a week; Ibiza, from seven to eight a week; Berlin, from 46 to 47 a week; Malaga from nine to 10 a week; and Venice, from 14 to 15 a week.
