British Airways Plc dropped plans to ax its longstanding route to Bahrain amid a public backlash, as the carrier alters its network to accommodate engine issues on its Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The British flag carrier will run flights between London Heathrow and Bahrain International Airport three times a week next summer, increasing to a daily service in winter next year, a British Airways spokesman said. The reversal came after discussions with partners and stakeholders, the…