London Gatwick: Travel expert issues advice as British Airways cancels all flights to New York

The airline has cancelled the popular long-haul route due to delays in the delivery of engines from Rolls-Royce.

As concerns grow over major airline British Airways' recent announcement that it has been forced to cancel all flights from London Gatwick to New York until March 2025, with at least 103 flights affected, Travel Republic has issued advice to those affected by travel disruptions.

Gemma Brown, head of commercial at Travel Republic, said: “Thousands of passengers are left with cancelled trips and the need to rearrange travel as British Airways suspends flights from London Gatwick to New York between December 12, 2024 and March 25, 2025.

“If your upcoming flight has been cancelled, try to rebook it as soon as possible. Further delays and cancellations often arise and affect later flights.

“Plenty of options can make a big difference in approaching a cancelled flight - from preparing alternative options when waiting to speak to staff to calling your carrier.

“Try calling the airline helpline for assistance as they may provide you with an e-credit or voucher or even offer flexibility to change your travel dates.

“When speaking to staff, come prepared with your own research about new arrangements as this will help move things quicker along - be prepared to explain what you want as you can insist on a flight on the same day at their expense.

“However, this may not always be possible with the sudden increase in cancellations.

“If you are left with having to buy a flight with a rival airline yourself, you can usually claim the cost of the replacement or request a full refund - depending on which is more expensive.”