British Airways is to increase the number of flights it operates between Inverness and London Heathrow from next year. The airline said it would expand its service from 7 flights per week to 10 from March 25. The flights will operate Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Local business leaders described the announcement as "excellent news" for the Highlands economy, with more visitors expected in the region. Inglis Lyon, MD of Inverness Airport operator Hial, said: "We have worked closely with British Airways to further improve connectivity and the new schedule provides additional two-way connectivity with destinations such as Atlanta, San Diego, Phoenix, Berlin and Mexico City. We can also anticipate more than 10% additional inbound passengers to the Highlands and Islands". <br/>