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Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more
It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the end of an era…
Why BA has brought back Heathrow-Osaka route after 20 years
Its been a full two decades since British Airways (BA) passengers were able to jet directly from Heathrow to Osaka, in Japan. But now the airline has restored the connection to capitalise on a surge in Japanese tourism, forecast to rise from 24 million annual visitors in 2016 to 40 million in 2020.
British Airways: Keep calm and go on holiday
Despite the gloom of frustration that hangs over the British Isles following the divisive nature of Brexit and the associated political and social issues arising because of it, British Airways (BA) has revealed the Great British Public are channelling one of the nation’s most long lasting memes by keeping calm and carrying on -- going on holiday.
British Airways launches direct flight from London to Pittsburgh
Starting 2 April 2019, British Airways will service a nonstop flight from London to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
How LAX and BA got 400 passengers boarded in 22 minutes
In an effort to speed up the boarding process, British Airways has been busy updating its system of boarding e-gates at a selection of American airports - including Orlando International, Miami International, New York JFK and Los Angeles LAX.
Tennessee x Spotify to capitalise on BA’s Nashville service
In order to attract more UK travellers and capitalise on new British Airways route, the State of Tennessee teams up with music app Spotify to bring home-grown music to Brits. Nashville is the home of seven music genres—blues, bluegrass, country, gospel, soul, rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll.
BA introduces Mandarin speaking team at Heathrow
British Airways has introduced Mandarin-speaking customer service representatives at Heathrow Terminal 5. The team, who are fluent in both English
British Airways to increase weekly flight schedule from London to Philadelphia
British Airways has announced an increase in its weekly flight schedule from Heathrow to Philadelphia International Airport in spring 2018.
British Airways to launch three capital city routes from LCY
British Airways is to launch new routes from London City Airport to three European capitals, Paris, Prague and Reykjavik, in
BA launches new ski routes from Manchester
British Airways is launching two new winter-only ski routes from Manchester. It is also extending its weekly service to London
BA launches inaugural Skiathos route from London City
British Airways has launched flights to Skiathos from London City airport. The route will operate three-times-a-week from London City. As
Tenerife Tourism Corporation and BA host luxury fam
The Tenerife Tourism Corporation and British Airways recently hosted a luxury fam trip for five tour operators to experience the
Brain Waves: BA goes biometric, Westin’s robot butler, and more…
BA gets biometric boarding gates British Airways has become the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric airport technology, with
BA first airline to launch self-service boarding gates
British Airways is transforming its customers’ airport experience by becoming the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric technology throughout
BA to launch seven new routes from Manchester
British Airways is to launch seven new routes from Manchester Airport this summer and three new destinations from London Stansted.
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