BA cancels two flights for security reasons

British Airways has announced the cancellation of two upcoming flights, to the United States and Saudi Arabia, citing security…

British Airways has announced the cancellation of two upcoming flights, to the United States and Saudi Arabia, citing security reasons.

"BA 223 from Heathrow to Washington on Sunday and BA 263 from Heathrow to Riyadh on Monday have been cancelled on the advice of the British government," a spokesman said on Thursday declining to give further details.

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