British Airways is to increase the frequency of its new services to Majorca and Ibiza, less than a month after announcing the launch of the new routes from London City airport.

The new services to the Balearic Islands direct from the Docklands take off in May 2010.

Due to demand for the new flights, British Airways will increase the schedule from three to five flights a week to Palma and from three to four flights a week to Ibiza during July and August.

Travelling direct from London City on the brand new Embraer 190 aircraft, passengers can be on the beach in the Balearics in less than three hours.

It is the first time British Airways has operated leisure-only flights from London City but there is a growing demand for flights to the sun, particularly with customers looking for short breaks.

The initial three-times-a-week service will operate on Friday, Sunday and Monday, offering an ideal schedule for passengers looking for a weekend or longer break. The extra Majorca flights will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the extra Ibiza flights on Wednesdays.

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