BA begin flights to Cancun

British Airways yesterday launched flights to Cancun, which it describes as 'Mexico's most important tourist destination'.Passengers checking in at London Gatwick were entertained by a Mariachi band before boarding the Boeing 777 long-haul aircraft.BA will provide two weekly services to the destination, which serves as the gateway to the Yucatan peninsula on Mexico's east coast.

Frequency will increase to three flights per week next summer.Richard Tams, BA's head of sales and marketing in the UK and Ireland, said: 'We're 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.'Travellers have a choice of three cabins on the carrier's Boeing 777, including the Club World business class area with fully flat beds.BA serves a range of destinations in the Americas, including Mexico City, Vancouver and Rio de Janeiro.cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!