British Airways is suspending all its flights to and from London's Gatwick airport amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The airline has said it will continue to carry out essential functions such as maintenance, towing and cleaning in order to be ready to start up again effectively.

British Airways added in a statement: "Due to the considerable restrictions and challenging market environment, like many other airlines, we will temporarily suspend our flying schedule at Gatwick.

"We are contacting affected customers to discuss their options."

Gatwick Airport in West Sussex is Britain's second busiest airport.

British Airways' boss warned earlier in March that the airline was in a battle for survival and would have to cut jobs and park planes.

Parent company IAG said flying capacity would be down 75% in April and May.

Low-cost airline easyJet said on Monday that it had grounded its entire fleet.

Gatwick Airport said last week it would shut one of its two terminals on Wednesday.

The airline continues to operate some flights from its main hub at Heathrow.

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