Philippine Airlines halts London flights until end-February

Britain is battling to contain a more infectious strain of the coronavirus, with countries banning travel to the country. (AFP file photo)

• Airline says it supports all measures that seek to curb any potential increase in COVID-19 cases

MANILA: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines said on Wednesday it is suspending flights to and from London from Thursday to the end of February as Britain battles a new coronavirus strain.
In a statement, the airline said it supports all measures that seek to curb any potential increase in COVID-19 cases during the holiday season and beyond. Philippine Airlines operates a Manila-London-Manila service once a week.