Cairo, Egypt, 25 January, 2012: British Airways plans to resume flights to Tripoli from Tuesday May 1, 2012. The return of services between Heathrow and Tripoli follows a thorough security review in conjunction with the UK Government and the Libyan authorities.
British Airways' chief executive Keith Williams said: "We are delighted to be returning to Libya. Our flights to Tripoli have provided a vital economic link for many years, and it is good news for everyone that we can now restart operations." The airline will fly to and from Tripoli three times a week.
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This year, British Airways was voted "Airline of the Year" by frequent travelers from across the world at the Business Traveler Airline Awards.
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