British Airways to return to Sharm el Sheikh this winter

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FROM THE TRAVEL TRADE GAZETTE

British Airways to return to Sharm el Sheikh this winter
13 Apr 2023by Gary Noakes

British Airways will revive its Gatwick-Sharm el Sheikh route this winter.
Sharm el Sheikh beach
Sharm el Sheikh beach

Flights will be operated by BA’s Gatwick subsidiary Euroflyer four times a week from 3 November. Services will operate on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with a Saturday flight continuing until 15 December.



Return economy fares lead in at £221 for those travelling with hand luggage, while business class starts at £846 return.



BA believes it can make the route profitable by using a single-aisle Airbus A320 which will do a return day trip. Flights will leave Gatwick at 08.00, arriving at 15.20. The return service is at 16.10, arriving 20.00.



Previously, the mainline operation used a wide-body Boeing 777 with the crew staying in the resort after the five-and-a-half-hour flight, making the route unprofitable.



Cityflyer chief executive Tom Stoddart told TTG: “It’s a great example of what Euroflyer allows us to do; the economics stack up.”



Service in the main cabin includes a free snack and water, with other items available to purchase.