British Airways Reverses Bahrain Flight Cancellation

British Airways (BA) has reversed its decision to cancel flights between London and Bahrain due to public backlash and diplomatic concerns, announcing that service will continue with three weekly flights starting summer 2025, increasing to daily in winter 2025. This decision follows significant opposition from Bahraini officials and residents, who argued that discontinuing the route would harm UK-Bahrain relations and send a negative diplomatic message. Meanwhile, BA's plans to suspend flights to Kuwait remain unchanged, pending further review. The airline originally cited financial viability issues related to its Boeing 787 fleet as the reason for the cancellations. The continuation of the Bahrain route emphasizes the historical ties between the UK and Bahrain, including a Royal Navy base and longstanding commercial relationships. BA's initial cancellation plan had sparked outrage, highlighting the importance of maintaining connectivity with key allies in the Gulf region.