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.
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Just 33 flights were due to take off or land from there on Tuesday, according to aviation data provider FlightStats.
Gatwick's runway will only be open for scheduled flights between 2pm and 10pm from Wednesday.
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The airport will also close one of its two terminals.
The measures will be in place for a minimum of one month.
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.
The carrier continues to operate some flights from its main hub at Heathrow.
Parent company IAG said flying capacity would be down 75% in April and May.
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