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BA launches Heathrow – Paris Orly flights

16th November 2010 British Airways is to start 12 services a week between Heathrow and Paris Orly to complement its flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle.

The Orly flights will begin on January 10, 2011 and seats go on sale tomorrow, November 16.

Colm Lacy, British Airways' general manager network planning, said: "This is an excellent addition to our shorthaul network, allowing business travellers easy access to the Paris financial district which is close to Orly airport. Customers will also be able to make smooth connections on to BA subsidiary OpenSkies' services between Orly and the United States, and on to oneworld partner, Iberia."

The route will be served by A319s, A320s and A321s and will offer two classes to choose from, Euro Traveller and Club Europe.

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