British Airways Suspends Beijing Flights Until November 2025

British Airways has announced the suspension of its flights to Beijing from October 26 until November 2025. The carrier, owned by IAG, continues to offer flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong. Restrictions on flying over Russian airspace have impacted flight durations and costs, affecting customer demand and competition with Chinese carriers.

British Airways is set to halt its flights to Beijing beginning October 26 and will not resume until November 2025, the airline announced on Thursday. The company, owned by IAG, did not provide further details on the reasons behind this decision.

Despite the suspension, the carrier will maintain its daily flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong. European and British airlines are currently unable to fly over Russian airspace, extending travel time to Asia by several hours. This situation increases operational costs and decreases the attractiveness of these routes for customers.

Airlines such as Lufthansa have reported that Chinese carriers, which can traverse Russian airspace, are outcompeting them. This competition has directly impacted their earnings, with Lufthansa observing a decline in yields on routes where they face Chinese competitors.

(With inputs from agencies.)