The unprecedented move comes after tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled this summer as the industry struggles to cope with the demand of air travel amid staffing shortages.
British Airways has suspended selling short-haul flights from Heathrow for at least a week.
The decision to stop new bookings on domestic and European services until and including Monday is to comply withIn a statement BA said:"As a result of Heathrow's request to limit new bookings, we've decided to take responsible action and limit the available fares on some Heathrow services to help maximise rebooking options for existing customers, given the restrictions imposed on us and the ongoing challenges facing the entire aviation industry.
The unprecedented move will result in thousands of seats being removed from sale and and potentially increase demand and inflate prices with rival firms. Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled this summer as the industry struggles to cope with the demand for air travel amid staffing shortages.Heathrow announced last month that no more than 100,000 daily departing passengers are permitted until 11 September.until October, with one million passengers affected.
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