BA underlines commitment to the Caribbean

Paradise just got closer with British Airways starting flights to the unspoilt Caribbean islands of St Kitts and Nevis this winter. Weekly flights on Saturdays from Gatwick to St Kitts start on January 10, 2009.

British Airways' position as the airline with more flights to the Caribbean than any other UK carrier is further strengthened by the addition of St Kitts to the network.

Adam Daniels, head of leisure sales, said: "This new route to St Kitts underlines our commitment both to the Caribbean and Gatwick and re-establishes a connection between the UK and the island.

"The introduction of St Kitts as a British Airways route means that we now operate to 11 destinations in the Caribbean. The region is performing extremely well for us. Our customers also tell us that they feel secure flying with an airline with an established heritage and longevity in the market in these turbulent times."

Other route news from the airline also includes upping flights to Dubai and Johannesburg next summer and moving Atlanta and Toulouse services from Gatwick to Heathrow Terminal 5.

Winter sun and fantastic shopping continue to boost Dubai's popularity with new five star hotels opening every month. Heathrow flights increase from 14 to 20 each week from March 29, 2009 with a wide range of Dubai hotels available at ba.com.

Leisure travel to Johannesburg is up as holidaymakers use the city as a gateway to the growing destinations of Botswana and Mozambique as well as a base for exploring South Africa. Business and leisure journeys to the country will also rise when it hosts the 2010 football World Cup. Flights from Heathrow increase from 14 to 19 each week from May 1, 2009.

Atlanta is the latest US destination that the airline is moving from Gatwick to Heathrow following the Open Skies agreement. Gone with the Wind fans can head to Heathrow from March 29, 2009 when daily flights start.

Toulouse flights will also move from Gatwick to Heathrow on March 29, 2009 with two flights each day to the Rose City.