British Airways launches 6th direct London-Chennai flight

CHENNAI: Enhancing its services in South India, British Airways has introduced its sixth direct flight between Chennai and London.

"The flight touched down at Chennai International airport on October 27, marking the arrival of its sixth direct service to Chennai," British Airways said in a statement.

Adding tradition and heritage to its grand arrival, the aircraft was decorated in vibrant red and blue sarees created by city based retailer Nalli.

British Airways' B777-200 aircraft now operates six times a week between Chennai and London. The flights operate from Chennai all days in a week, except Thursday and from London all days except Wednesday, it said.

With this, British Airways now operates 48 flights a week from five key cities in India, which include Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore, the statement added.