British Airways Extends Suspension of Flights to Beijing and Shanghai

British Airways has extended its suspension of flights to Beijing and Shanghai until 31 March 2020, at the earliest.

The airline's flights to Hong Kong currently remain unaffected.

BA had originally cancelled flights until the end of February, but has decided to extend this due to a lack of demand because of the 2019-nCoV outbreak and the UK Foreign Office’s continued advice against all but essential travel to mainland China.

 “We have cancelled all our flights to Beijing and Shanghai until 31 March 2020. All our flights travelling from Beijing and Shanghai have been cancelled until 1 April 2020,” British Airways said in a statement on Monday. “This situation will remain under review and we will continue to provide regular updates. If you have a booking with us, please make sure we have your contact details.”

As of 10 February, a total of 1,114 people have been tested in the UK, of which 1,106 were confirmed negative and 8 positive.

UK Chief Medical Officers are currently advising anyone who has travelled to the UK from mainland China, Thailand, Japan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia or Macau in the last 14 days and who is experiencing cough, fever or shortness of breath to stay indoors and call NHS 111, even if symptoms are mild.

The WHO has repeatedly stated that there is no need for restrictions on travel or trade.

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