GB Airways has renewed its franchising agreement with British Airways.

The Gatwick-based carrier has been flying in the colours of BA since 1995 and, under a contract signed this week, the arrangement has been extended for a further eight years.

Rod Eddington, British Airways' chief executive, said: "GB Airways has been a valuable member of our franchise family for the past five years.

"It is great news for both airlines and our passengers, that we have reached agreement to extent this."