London Heathrow
British Airways launches a new route from London Gatwick
to Colombo for travel from 14 April 2013
British Airways is launching a new route to Colombo, Sri Lanka from London Gatwick in April. The three-
times-a-week service to the capital city Colombo will start on April 14 and will be operated by a Boeing 777
with three cabins including Club World with fully flat beds.
Flights are already on sale and will operate via Male in the Maldives.
Benefits of flying British Airways
• Check in online or with your British Airways app and use the app as your boarding pass on all flights
departing London Gatwick (available on iPhone, Blackberry, Android and Windows 7 phones)
• Allocated seating at time of check-in (or available to purchase in advance)
• Earn and redeem Avios as an Executive Club Member
• Enjoy the high levels of service you have come to expect from our highly-trained and friendly crew
• Complimentary bar and a three course meal during your flight
Flights will operate on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday via Male. The BA2043 will depart Gatwick at 1935
and the return flight, BA2042, will depart Colombo at 1415.
Schedule
World TravellerWorld Traveller Plus Club World
Flight number From To Local departure time
Local arrival time Frequency
BA2043 Gatwick Colombo 19:35 12:35* Wed, Fri, Sun
BA2042 Colombo Gatwick 14:15 22:50 Mon, Thu, Sat
*Flight arrives one day later
CLUB WORLD
• Style and service go hand in hand in Club World, where time is your own to relax, sleep or work as you choose
• Speed through the new Premium Security channel before unwinding in the elegance of the exclusive lounges
• Your Club World seat converts to a fully flat bed and guarantees complete comfort, whether you want to sleep,
eat or relax
• The very best in local and international cuisine is served, along with expertly sourced wines
• If you are still hungry you can help yourself to tasty treats from the Club Kitchen
WORLD TRAVELLER PLUS
• Enjoy a more spacious journey in a quieter environment
• A separate, smaller cabin with a maximum of six rows provides you with a more relaxing and peaceful journey
• Unwind in the comfort of extra legroom and an improved, wider seat
• Choose from a menu offering two Club World meal options, served to you in white china crockery with metal
cutlery and linen napkins
WORLD TRAVELLER
• Whether you’re travelling for business or on holiday experience a more comfortable and enjoyable journey
• The new improved World Traveller cabin gives greater freedom and comfort
• A new adjustable hammock-style headrest provides support for relaxation and sleep
• Enjoy a complimentary bar service throughout your flight and a three-course meal designed by leading chefs
Join the British Airways Executive Club and enjoy benefits such as:
• Collect Avios on all British Airways, Iberia and oneworld® partner flights and what’s more, you can
also earn Avios with our hotel, car rental and credit card partners.
• Spend Avios on reward flights and upgrades or our worldwide network of hotel, car rental and
shopping partners*.
• Create a Household Account and collect Avios as a family.
• Check in and manage your travel with ease on ba.com or using our mobile app.
• Access to special offers and promotions for Members only.
• Once you have 300 Tier Points and two qualifying flights you’ll move through to Bronze membership
for even greater benefits.
• It’s free, so join us today at ba.com/Executiveclub
Terms and Conditions apply.
CLUB WORLD
WORLD TRAVELLER
EARN AVIOS
WORLD TRAVELLER PLUS