UK-based passenger airline British Airways has launched flights between London Gatwick and Cancun, Mexico. The airline previously operated flights to Cancun between April 1998 and April 2002.

The airline operates the new service to Cancun with a Boeing 777 aircraft on every Wednesday and Saturday.

Richard Tams, head of British Airways UK & Ireland sales and marketing, said: "We are delighted to be the only UK scheduled airline offering direct flights to Cancun. With sweeping beaches, innovative parks, relaxing spas, sports on land and sea, fabulous hotels and unique opportunities to explore the ancient Mayan culture, the Yucatan peninsula truly offers something for everyone."