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British Airways announces major winter 2026 expansion

British Airways unveils a nine percent expansion to its winter long-haul network for 2026, including two new destinations.
Melbourne, Australia, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, will become new BA destinations in winter 2026.
London Gatwick to Colombo is launched for winter 2026, increasing BA’s Sri Lanka presence.
Frequency growth will boost Cape Town, Haneda (Tokyo), Bridgetown, Kingston, and San Jose routes.
Middle East situation prompts extra capacity, with seven more BA flights to Bangkok and Singapore.
Holiday demand up for Caribbean and Indian Ocean destinations per BA Holidays data.
New travel schedules align with Caribbean and Indian Ocean interest, BA says.
Melbourne and Colombo routes include year-round and winter-season operations with specific fare options.
BA outlines airport partnerships and cabin options on new routes.
The plan includes a standalone service expansion to Barbados with onward connections.

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