This weekend British Airways launches brand new flights from Gatwick to Larnaca in Cyprus.

To celebrate the new flights to their home country, Britain's Got Talent stars Stavros Flatley were on hand to entertain British Airways staff and customers at Gatwick airport.

Demi Demetriou of the father and son act, said: "We were dancing for joy when we heard that British Airways would be starting the flights.

"We go back to Cyprus for holidays and to visit friends and family every year so it's great to have more flights to choose from."

The flights, which begin this Sunday, June 30, will operate three times a week. The new service is in addition to flights the airline offers from Heathrow airport as well as flights from Gatwick to Paphos on the West coast of the island.

Peter Simpson, British Airways' director Gatwick, said: "We're delighted to launch yet another great leisure route for our customers.

"As well as extra flights to the Mediterranean favourite Cyprus we have also started flying to Alicante, Barcelona, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Sri Lanka this year, offering holidaymakers an even greater choice of where to head to this summer."

Take off to the sunshine isle with British Airways from just £79 one-way on a hand baggage only fare including all taxes and charges.

British Airways offer seven night family holidays at the 4* Crystal Springs in Protaras from £439 per person including accommodation with breakfast. Or stay seven nights for the price of five at the 5* Le Meridien Limassol Resort & Spa from £719 per person with accommodation with breakfast*. Both deals include return British Airways flights from Gatwick to Larnaca for travel in October.

All British Airways flights include, free on-line check-in, seat selection 24 hours before departure and complimentary food and drink on board.

For reservations visit ba.com/larnaca or call 0844 493 0758

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Notes to Editor:

• The above offers are subject to availability, based on two sharing and include all taxes.  *Book by July 31.

All holiday packages are ATOL protected.

For further information please contact:
Claire Ioannou
Tel: +44 (0)1293 722513
Email: Claire.Ioannou@holidays.ba.com