British Airways announces new Jersey and Gibraltar routes

BA CityFlyer managing director, Tom Stoddart, said the routes had been sought by customers "for quite a while".

"Whether it’s for a holiday or visiting friends or relatives who live either end of route when the time is right, customers will benefit from direct flights to and from the extremely conveniently located London City airport," said Stoddart.

Vijay Daryanani MP, Gibraltar’s minister for business, tourism and transport, said the seasonal flights would complement British Airways’ mainline services from Heathrow.

"Our tourism, retail and hospitality industries can also look forward to greeting customers from the city and the east London catchment area," said Daryanani.

Matt Thomas, group chief executive of Ports of Jersey, added: "We understand the importance of connectivity to London’s financial centre, as well as for islanders wanting easy access to central London, or to take advantage of the many onward connections available."

Flights will be operated by Embraer E190 aircraft on Mondays and Fridays.

Jersey flights will depart London City at 9.45am, arriving Jersey 10.50am. Return flights will depart Jersey at 11.25am, arriving London City at 12.30pm.

Gibraltar flights, meanwhile, will depart London City at 1.15pm, arriving Gibraltar 5.10pm. Return flights will depart Gibraltar at 5.55pm, arriving London City at 7.50pm.