October 29th 2024.
At Gatwick Airport, travelers may have noticed a decrease in the number of British Airways planes taking off. This is because the airline has made the tough decision to cancel all flights from Gatwick to New York until at least next year. The reason for this is due to delays in receiving engines for their Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Unfortunately, this means that hundreds of flights will be affected over the next few months, including the popular route to JFK airport during the Christmas season. The airline was unable to find necessary parts for their Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, which are specifically designed for the Dreamliner.
As a result, all flights between December 12 to March 25 have been cancelled. This was not an easy decision for British Airways to make, but they wanted to give their customers the assurance they deserve. They have apologized to those who have been affected and are working to provide alternative options, such as a same-day flight with British Airways or one of their partner airlines.
British Airways is in close communication with Rolls-Royce to address the issue and find a solution as quickly as possible. However, they do not believe that this issue will be resolved in a timely manner, hence the decision to cancel flights in advance. It is important for the airline to ensure the safety and reliability of their flights for their customers.
Rolls-Royce, on the other hand, recognizes the impact their supply chain constraints are having on their customers, including British Airways. They are working closely with the airline and other customers to minimize the impact of the limited availability of spares. This is an issue that is affecting the entire aerospace industry, and they are doing their best to address it.
It is worth noting that the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines have been powering British Airways' Boeing 787s since 2007, with a total of 24 planes initially using them. However, due to the delays in receiving necessary parts, this number has been reduced to 19. Meanwhile, flights between London Heathrow and JFK are operating as usual.
This situation is unfortunate for both British Airways and their customers, but their priority is to ensure the safety and reliability of their flights. They are doing everything in their power to find a solution and minimize the impact on their customers. Stay tuned for updates on when flights from Gatwick to New York will resume. This article was originally published on October 17, 2024.
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