British Airways said the move — which will run until Aug. 8 — was taken in response to Heathrow’s request.
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LONDON — British Airways suspended the sale of short-haul flight tickets departing from London’s Heathrow after the airport asked airlines to limit new bookings.
In a statement Tuesday, the airline said the move — which will run until Aug. 8 — was taken in response to Heathrow’s request.
“We’ve decided to take responsible action and limit the available fares on some Heathrow services to help maximise rebooking options for existing customers, given the restrictions imposed on us and the ongoing challenges facing the entire aviation industry,” the statement read.
Heathrow Airport said it was happy its biggest airline followed the request: “We are pleased to see action from British Airways, acting responsibly and also putting…
