British Airways to restart flights to major capital after scrapping route four years ago

BRITISH Airways has confirmed the relaunch of flights to a major capital city next month following a four-year hiatus.

The new route to Kuala Lumpur is expected to begin operating from April 2 from London Heathrow.

British Airways suspended flights from Heathrow to the Malaysian capital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The airline initially planned to relaunch flights between the two destinations at the end of last year.

However, its launch was reportedly pushed back because of aircraft issues.

Senior General Manager of Strategy, Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, made the following announcement: “We had a good discussion with the British Airways team. They are also very excited about this relaunch”.

Even though British Airways has not officially confirmed a launch date for its new route, the airline previously said: “Kuala Lumpur’s head-turning skyline offers the best of both old and new, with skyscrapers, minarets and Mughal-style domes making up the architecture of the city.”

“Begin your journey at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Then take a tour of Little India and Chinatown, neighbourhoods filled with busy markets and delicious street food.”

Other details, such as flight frequency and ticket prices, have yet to be revealed.

Sun Online Travel have contacted British Airways for comment.

British Airways first discontinued its route from the UK to Kuala Lumpur back in 2001 before reinstating flights in 2015.

The route was scrapped again in 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

As the capital of Malaysia, there are plenty of activities to keep tourists entertained in Kuala Lumpur.

Holidaymakers should visit the Petronas Twin Towers for unparalleled views over the city.

Once the tallest buildings in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers are home to observation decks.

Visitors need to purchase timed entry tickets in advance online.

Head north of the capital to visit Batu Caves and the Hindu shrines.

Other airlines currently offering direct flights to Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia Airlines, which take just over 13 hours from London Heathrow.

British Airways is launching a roster of other flights from the UK, including a new route between London Heathrow and Tbilisi, which is due to launch at the end of March.

Other new British Airways flight routes next year include:

• London Gatwick to Salerno from May 2025
• London City to Olbia from May 2025
• London Heathrow to Rimini from May 2025

Meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic has also launched two new flights to exciting destinations departing from London Heathrow.

And Ryanair is set to launch five new routes from a UK airport just in time for summer holidays.