BA Could Stop Sales Of Long-Haul Flights To Ease Travel Chaos

Bristish Airways is set to halt sales of long-haul flights to destinations such as New York as further disruption cripples London Heathrow.

- Paul Jeeves

The carrier has already suspended ticket purchases for short-haul flights from the country's biggest airport for at least a week in response to a cap on daily passenger numbers.

But yesterday the airline admitted it could not rule out disruption to long-haul routes out of Heathrow either while the cap remained in place.

Such a move is likely to push prices higher and means travellers wanting last-minute journeys to destinations such as the USA, Singapore or Dubai may be unable to find seats.

Last night Ryanair chief executive Eddie Wilson claimed his company could benefit because other airlines had been complacent about hiring enough staff this summer.