The Aberdeen and Gatwick flights will end in March

The flights between the two airports will end in March next year, as part of a reorganisation.

However, it is anticipated another operator could take over the route, which carried about 19,000 passengers in October.

BA's Houston service, used by the oil industry, will move from Gatwick to Heathrow's new Terminal Five.

The airline said it will continue to fly between Aberdeen and Heathrow seven times daily.

Geoff Runcie, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce chief executive, said: "We are very disappointed that BA has decided to discontinue their Gatwick service out of Aberdeen.

"We believe that other carriers will move to take over this attractive service for onward and connecting travellers."