British Airways expands winter schedule with new Colombo and Melbourne routes

British Airways is implementing its winter 2026 schedule, incorporating significant changes including the introduction of long-haul flights to two new destinations – Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Melbourne, Australia. This expansion represents a substantial increase in the airline’s global network reach. British Airways will operate three weekly services from London Gatwick airport to Colombo, commencing on October 23rd, 2026. Simultaneously, direct flights to Melbourne are also being established for the winter season. These additions complement existing fleet upgrades and increased frequencies across European routes as part of the overall winter strategy.