British Airways to fund training costs of 60 prospective pilots
Prospective pilots can apply for a place on a new British Airways scheme that will see the £100,000 cost of their training covered entirely by the airline.
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British Airways announces partnership with Alzheimer’s Society
British Airways has today announced a new three-year partnership with Alzheimer’s Society, a charity that works with people living with and affected by dementia.
British Airways announces end of summer sale for flights and holidays
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their end of summer sale, offering flight and holiday savings for travel in both 2023 and 2024.
Travelport delivers British Airways’ NDC content on Travelport+, providing faster and easier access for agents
Travelport announced that New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from British Airways is now live on the Travelport+ platform.
Double the amount of content now available on board British Airways
British Airways has doubled the content available for customers to watch through its inflight entertainment system since the start of the year, offering a wide range of brand-new content on…
Iberia joins British Airways and Qatar Airways to expand the world’s largest airline joint business
Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia, the national carriers of Qatar, the United Kingdom, and Spain are joining forces.
British Airways announces multi-million pound investment in new pilot cadet scheme
British Airways has announced that it is launching a brand-new pilot cadet programme that will fund training for up to 60 aspiring pilots a year.
British Airways helps former police officer achieve his ambition of flying again
British Airways has proudly assisted customer Brian Hickman to take his first flight in 15 years, accompanied by his service dog Lily, after he got in touch with the airline to ask for help…
British Airways’ new Whispering Angel bar opens at Heathrow Terminal 5
British Airways’ highly anticipated Whispering Angel bar, located in the airline’s lounge in Terminal 5 at the B gates, has opened in time for the peak summer season.
British Airways to offer ice cream and other treats for customers as part of its “British Original”
British Airways is introducing holiday treats for its customers to enjoy this summer, including refreshing ice-cream, pre-take off bubbles in World Traveller Plus, seasonal menus and…
British Airways and Heathrow partner with London Wildlife Trust to help protect Hillingdon’s wildlife
British Airways and Heathrow have announced a new partnership with London Wildlife Trust to help protect local wildlife and ensure Hillingdon residents are able to enjoy the abundance of…
Fuerteventura becomes the fourth Canary island on Ba Euroflyer’s route map
BA Euroflyer, the wholly owned Gatwick-based subsidiary of British Airways, has added Fuerteventura to its route map.
British Airways touches down in Cincinnati
British Airways has officially arrived at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with the airline’s inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) touching down just…
British Airways announces exclusive new Whispering Angel lounge bar at Heathrow terminal 5
British Airways has announced plans for an exclusive Whispering Angel lounge bar, becoming the first airline to have a bespoke bar dedicated to the famed rosé wine.
British Airways has launched flights between London Heathrow and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen has become the latest destination to join British Airways’ network, with the inaugural flight touching down on the Anatolian side of Istanbul on Thursday 1 June 2023.
British Airways unveils five new Avios-only flights, including Easter Holiday Travel
British Airways unveiled its next Avios-Only flights today, opening up hundreds of additional reward seats over the 2024 Easter period.
British Airways launches flight and holiday sale
British Airways and British Airways Holidays launched their Original Sale today, offering flight and holiday savings for travel throughout 2023 and 2024.
British Airways joins forces with VisitBritain to welcome visitors for the coronation
As Britain and the Commonwealth look forward to celebrating the Coronation of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort this weekend, British Airways will be celebrating with…
British Airways launches Avios-Only flights
British Airways has launched its first Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to Executive Club Members as Reward Seats.
British Airways becomes the first airline in the UK to launch a visual guide to flying
To mark World Autism Acceptance Week, British Airways has announced a partnership with Learning Rose, an organisation that develops support material for people with autism.
British Airways touches down in Aruba and Guyana
Aruba and Guyana have become the latest destinations to join British Airways’ network, with inaugural flights arriving to a warm welcome in the destinations’ respective capital cities.
British Airways adds a touch of sparkle to Its Club World Cabin with New English Wines
British Airways has introduced award-winning English Sparkling wines in its Club World (business class) cabin so customers can enjoy the ‘best of British’ bubbles at 35,000ft.
‘Ask Britain Anything’ launched by British Airways and VisitBritain showcasing modern Britain in 2023
British Airways and VisitBritain have joined forces in a new campaign that gives an insider’s view on modern Britain, with all its vibrancy and warmth, to inspire US visitors to book their…
British Airways and American Airlines unveil Bridge Bar
British Airways and American Airlines are further enhancing the newly renovated Terminal 8 at JFK airport with the unveiling of the first of its kind, Bridge Bar.
British Airways codeshares with Airlink
British Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Airlink, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa.
British airways announces resumption of flights to mainland China
After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Tickets have gone on sale today for flights to Shanghai from 23 April and…
British Airways announces new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence
British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 26 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s…
British Airways launches its biggest sale of the year
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their biggest sale of the year, offering customers huge savings for bookings made before 31 January 2023.
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic limit ticket sales to Heathrow
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic will limit ticket sales for flights to London’s Heathrow Airport during planned strikes by border agents over Christmas and New Year’s Eve to reduce…
BA works with Queen Elizabeth’s foundation for disabled people to enhance accessibility
To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December 2022), British Airways has announced that it is working with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF).
Tokyo to hold London agent marketplace on 1 Feb
The reopening of Japan last month has been big news. In response, and to support agents maximise bookings, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will host a Tokyo City Promotion at Royal…
British Airways enables customers to purchase carbon removal credits
British Airways is now offering customers the chance to address their emissions from flying by purchasing certified carbon removal credits.
Travel continues to rebound post pandemic
The aviation analytics firm Cirium have analysed data looking at how flights on the world’s largest passenger aircraft – the A380 – have recovered.
Now fly direct London to Cincinnati with British Airways
British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from…
BA launches new smart technology trial
British Airways has become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights, enabling customers taking part in the trial to travel through the airport…
Moving closer to large scale production of SAF
British Airways, LanzaJet and Nova Pangaea Technologies have signed an agreement that will accelerate their ground-breaking Project Speedbird initiative to develop cost-effective sustainable…
BA City Flyer launches new route between Aberdeen and London City Airport
British Airways has launched a new route between London City Airport (LCY) and Aberdeen (ABZ) for the winter season.
Loganair returns to profit as pandemic recovery continues
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, returned to profitability in the financial year to 31 March 2022 – the year in which the airline also celebrated its 60th anniversary.
British Airways partners with British Red Cross
British Airways has announced a three-year partnership with the British Red Cross as part of its BA Better World Community Fund programme, supporting communities across the UK in times of…
British Airways is reviewing its uniform policy
British Airways is reviewing its uniform policy after Virgin Atlantic said it no longer required staff to wear ‘gendered uniform options’.
British Airways and Qatar Airways complete expansion
Qatar Airways and British Airways have completed the latest phase in the expansion of their partnership, offering global connectivity between more countries than any other airline joint…
British Airways announces partnership to launch dedicated online wine business
British Airways customers will soon be able to collect Avios towards their travels when ordering exclusively from a new online wine retailer.
Qatar Airways & British Airways form largest airline joint business
New joint business gives passengers enhanced access between destinations in Europe and the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania
Qatar Airways & British Airways form largest airline…
Save with September sale on British Airways
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their September sale, with reductions made across a range of flights and holidays all the way into the summer of 2023.
Mooting for direct flights to US, UK, Canada from Punjab
Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab said that his state government is in talks with major airline companies, to start direct international flights connecting Amritsar and Mohali to…
Heathrow: Unpredictability remains harsh reality
Heathrow: Unpredictability remains harsh reality -
5 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April, with outbound leisure travellers and Brits cashing in airline travel vouchers…
London Heathrow faces a new harsh reality
London Heathrow faces a new harsh reality -
5 million passengers traveled through Heathrow in April, with outbound leisure travelers and Brits cashing in airline travel vouchers driving the…
American Airlines and British Airways to unveil joint operations at JFK’s Terminal 8
American Airlines and British Airways announced more details regarding plans to co-locate operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 8 beginning December 1, 2022
Tennis superstar Emma Raducanu becomes global brand ambassador of British Airways
British Airways has named tennis superstar, Emma Raducanu, as its latest global brand ambassador
Ladies and gentlemen, British Airways says no more
After becoming the latest airline to remove the term "ladies and gentlemen" from all onboard announcements, British Airways has been accused of trying to appease the woke brigade.
BA Better World: British Airways unveils new sustainability programme
British Airways has launched BA Better World, its new sustainability programme as it marks a further commitment to put sustainability at the heart of its business
British Airways welcomes home final Paralympicsgb athletes
British Airways has welcomed home the final athletes from ParalympicsGB after their triumph at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games
Jetstar brings back transit with Air France, KLM and British Airways at Changi Airport
Jetstar Asia has welcomed back Air France, KLM and British Airways to its international carrier partnerships
Keep calm and play on! British Airways carries final team GB athletes home
Over the last two weeks British Airways was proudly flying Team GB home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, with the final flight carrying Olympians due that landed on 9 August
British Airways’ flagship US lounge reopens doors
British Airways’ flagship US lounge at JFK’s Terminal 7 has reopened its doors on, following a 16-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic
British Airways facing crew shortage due to rising infection rate
British Airways is facing a cabin crew shortage as the airline adds more flights to reopened holiday destinations just as increasing numbers of crew are being ordered to self-isolate.
British Airways trials ‘world first’ 25 second Covid-19 test
British Airways is the first airline in the world to conduct a trial with medical tech company Canary Global, to assess how its test, which displays a result within 25 seconds, can play a…
British Airways’ CEO calls for urgent introduction of testing to get people flying again
In his first public appearance since being named British Airways’ new CEO last week, Sean Doyle gave the keynote address at Airlines 2050: Beyond the Crisis
British Airways CEO Alex Cruz has stepped down with immediate effect
BRITISH AIRWAYS CEO Alex Cruz has stepped down with immediate effect. He will be replaced by Sean Doyle, the boss of Aer Lingus, but will remain on the airline's board as non-executive…
End of an era: British Airways retires its final Boeing 747
British Airways’ remaining two Boeing 747 aircraft based at Heathrow taxied for take off for the last time on 8 October
British Airways’ ‘Flying with Confidence’ course goes digital for the first time
British Airways is bringing its renowned Flying with Confidence course to the comfort of customers’ homes for the first time this October. More than 50,000 people have taken part in the…
British Airways unveils annual September sale
British Airways has launched its annual September Sale with deals to over 150 destinations across its global network
How British Airways bid farewell to first of its last 747 jumbo jets
British Airways has now retired its first Boeing 747 since announcing last month that all 31 of its jumbo jets had sadly flown their last commercial services
British Airways adds extra flights a week from China
British Airways is increasing the number of cargo-only flights from China to the UK to 21 a week, up from 13 last week, as demand continues to rise.
From May, 14 flights each week…
BA to ship 770 tonnes of cargo for the NHS including PPE
British Airways is increasing the number of cargo-only flights from China to the UK to 21 a week, up from 13 last week, as demand continues to rise.
From May, 14 flights each week will…
British Airways flies vital medical supplies to Britain
A British Airways aircraft loaded with vital medical supplies from China came back to London Heathrow. The Boeing 777 was loaded with ventilators as well as personal protective equipment…
British Airways extends revolving credit facility
British Airways has extended its US dollar secured revolving credit facility for one year. The move, confirmed by International Airlines Group (IAG), will take effect from 23 June.…
British Airways achieves Guinness World Records title for Sport Relief
British Airways’ week of Sport Relief fundraising events took off by achieving a Guinness World Records title for the ‘Heaviest aircraft pulled over 100 metres’ by a team (mixed), made…
UK visitors to Costa Rica 6% up in 2019
The latest figures from the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) show that 78,562 visitors from the UK travelled to Costa Rica in 2019 – representing an increase of 5.7% on the previous year.…
British Airways offers up to double Avios on e-store purchases
British Airways Executive Club members could be even closer to unlocking exciting travel rewards by earning up to double Avios this month when shopping at selected retailers, including…
British Airways unveils Newquay route for summer 2020
British Airways is launching a summer route between London Heathrow and Newquay, creating the only direct route to Heathrow. This adds to the new routes the airline has already…
Hello new-age bartender! British Airways’ lounges trial AI-powered cocktail maker
British Airways is exclusively trialling an automated cocktail maker in its San Francisco and Newark lounges. Cocktails are dispensed in under 45 seconds, adding a new dimension to the…
Trip.com Group collaborates with British Airways and Iberia on NDC standard
Chinese provider of travel services, Trip.com Group, has strengthened its partnership with British Airways and Iberia by connecting to the New Distribution Capability (NDC).
The NDC…
British Airways’ UK offsetting scheme takes off
From 1 January 2020, British Airways has begun offsetting carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK, as part of the airline’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by…
Flight to success: British Airways’ 20 resolutions for 2020
After celebrating its momentous centenary year in 2019, British Airways is now looking to 2020, with 20 New Year resolutions that are every bit as exciting as the achievements of 2019.…
10,000 mile magic: British Airways takes family on journey of a lifetime
As its centenary year draws to a close, British Airways has waved its magic wand for the 100th time to take a very deserving customer on the trip of a lifetime to Australia to surprise…
British Airways joins ‘It’s Everyone’s Journey’ campaign
British Airways is the first airline to partner with the Department for Transport on a new government-backed initiative to make transport more inclusive and help people with disabilities…
BA becomes first international airline to serve new Beijing Daxing
British Airways (BA) became the first international carrier to operate into state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing airport which covers 18 square miles of land since it opened last month. The…
British Airways helps children fly high
British Airways has announced that it will fund flying lessons for 200 students across the UK during 2020 to inspire them to reach for the skies. It follows a trial of the programme this…
British Airways to offset emissions on all UK domestic flights
From January, British Airways will become the first UK airline to offset carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK. All customers flying within the UK next year on flights…
Paws to manual and cross check
British Airways stepped in to fly a special four-legged friend to the UK to receive an ‘Animal OBE’. When the airline heard that ex-US Secret Service dog, Hurricane, had been awarded a…
Touch down in Toronto: British Airways’ new A350 arrives
British Airways commenced the first North American long-haul service of its new A350 aircraft from Toronto, following extensive trials and the launch of its first long-haul service to…
Could you be British Airways’ next high flyer? Applications open for graduate scheme in UK
British Airways is on the lookout for ambitious and adventurous graduates to help implement its unprecedented GBP 6.5 billion (USD 8.08 billion) transformation programme. The airline is…
British Airways launches dedicated team for fliers with accessibility needs
In the latest phase of its GBP 6.5 billion (USD 8.08 billion) investment for customers, British Airways has launched a dedicated customer care team for travellers who require additional…
British Airways to fly two more direct flights to St Lucia
British Airways (BA) has announced the introduction of two additional direct flights per week to the Eastern Caribbean island nation Saint Lucia. Next summer, the flights will commence…
British Airways attempts to turn waste into jet fuel
British Airways is one step closer to powering its future fleet with sustainable jet fuel made from rubbish as plans have been submitted to develop Europe’s first household and…
Beat the weather offer: British Airways showers discounts
With the children heading back to school shortly and the UK braced for cooler, wetter weather, British Airways is offering 50,000 short-haul seats at GBP 50 (USD 60.69) each-way for…
British Airways’ remote-control pushback vehicles reach record 100,000 departures
British Airways celebrated its 100,000th aircraft pushback using the airline’s fully-electric, remote-controlled Mototok devices, which have been used to swiftly manoeuvre the airline’s…
The future of flying: Ultra-convenience, home comforts and immersive technology
Hyper-personalisation, immersive virtual realities, 3D printed health solutions, modular aircraft connected to city infrastructure, hypersonic flying and the rise of super-slow flight…
British Airways’ first A350 touches down at Heathrow
British Airways’ first Airbus 350, registration G-XWBA, touched down at London Heathrow featuring the airline’s newest generation business class seat, Club Suite. The airline will take…
British Airways and The Red Arrows meet again
Spectators at the world’s largest military air show were delighted at a fly-past by a specially decorated British Airways jumbo jet and The Red Arrows.
Flight BA100 lead the display…
British Airways offers USD 1.24 return flight fares
British Airways Executive Club Members can now book a reward flight using Avios and pay as little as GBP 1 (USD 1.24) return. With the new trial, the new Avios pricing options can be…
The Red Arrows swap their hawk for a jumbo
The Red Arrows will join forces with a specially decorated British Airways 747 at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) on 20 July. The special Boeing 747 has been painted in the…
Compare airline check-in options this summer
For savvy travellers keen to speed through check-in ahead of their trip this summer, the airport parking operator and retailer Airport Parking & Hotels has compared the various…
British Airways to add more flights on Mumbai-London Heathrow route
British Airways is set to add four additional frequencies on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route from March 2020 to its existing double daily schedule. This will increase the weekly flights…
British Airways flight, Bravo Alpha Pappa, takes off to celebrate Father’s Day
To celebrate Father’s Day, British Airways surprised some of its fathers and their sons and daughters by offering them the chance to work together on a special long-haul flight.
The…
The future of air travel lies in Artificial Intelligence
With one of its 300 aircraft taking off from somewhere in the world every 90 seconds, British Airways runs a hugely complex global operation, 24-hours a day.
Alex Cruz, chairman and…
“The airport of the future”: British Airways uses biometric tech to board flights
The future of airport travel is happening now with more than 250,000 British Airways passengers using biometric tech on international flights from the US.
British Airways ‘singing pilot’ returns home to Manchester
British Airways' singing pilot returns home to Manchester in May to help more people overcome their fear of flying.
Aviation round up: Munich Airport gets radical with gnarly competition
This this week’s collection of aviation round up is mixed bag of new routes and announcements but, for the first time ever, it also features skateboarding…rad!
British Airways unveils third ‘retrojet’ to celebrate 100 years
British Airways has welcomed the arrival of the third in its series of four heritage liveries – a Boeing 747 painted in the Landor design.
British Airways to invest GBP 250m for ‘new home’ at JFK
British Airways has announced it is moving to a new location in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy airport.
BA unveils new lounge for the transatlantic jet-set
British Airways has announced the opening of its new luxury lounge at New York’s JFK Terminal 7 this week, available to gold cardholders and first class passengers crossing the Atlantic.
India’s Vistara partners with British Airways
British Airways and Indian domestic carrier, Vistara, announced a new partnership that will open up more routes between London and India.
Infographic: The world’s most family-friendly airlines
New research from toy manufacturer, Play Like Mum, has revealed the most family-friendly airlines from around the world.
BA hails Holiday Taxis Group to extend passenger transfer contract
British Airways subsidiary and vacation specialists, British Airways Holidays, and the Holiday Taxis Group has have announced that customers will now be able to book airport transfers from…
Direct flights from Durban to London to debut on 29 October
Great news for British passengers heading to Durban in South Africa as British Airways announced that it will offer a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to King Shaka International…
Mauritius celebrates 50th anniversary with free trips for UK travel agents
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) in partnership with Premier Holidays and British Airways, is giving UK travel agents the opportunity to win a six-night trip to the paradise…
Cathay charges up distribution capabilities with Skyscanner deal
Skyscanner has linked up with Cathay Pacific and its subsidiary, Cathay Dragon, to make them the first Hong Kong airlines to be able to sell tickets directly within the site.
BA to welcome 25th Dreamliner
British Airways will welcome delivery of its 25th Dreamliner into its fleet this Friday.
The Boeing 787-8 aircraft will be making its maiden voyage to the airline’s Heathrow home…
British Airways to operate direct flights to the Seychelles
From March 24 next year, customers will be able to fly direct from Heathrow Terminal 5 to the Seychelles with British Airways.
The flights will be twice-a-week from March to October…
British Airways’ Caribbean operations back to normal
A British Airways Boeing 777 took off for Turks and Caicos on September 14 for the first time since the island was struck by Hurricane Irma.
The airline has now resumed all its flights…
British Airways launches premium transfer drive service at Heathrow
British Airways is introducing a new service called Premium Transfer Drive at Heathrow to help customers who are at risk of missing their connection are able to catch their onward flight.…
BA adds a new route to Tenerife
British Airways has added extra flights from Heathrow and Gatwick to its schedules including a new route from Heathrow to Tenerife.
The first flight is on October 21 and return fares…
BA launches two winter ski routes
British Airways is launching two ski routes for winter and more flights available from Heathrow for under £40.
The new Heathrow flights to Grenoble, ideally located for access to some of…
Statement from British Airways
British Airways has provided the following statement today:
Our IT systems are back up and running and our operation continues to run as planned today with a full flight schedule at…
British Airways offers new London route to Murcia
British Airways has started to operate a twice-weekly summer service from Heathrow into Murcia-San Javier airport, offering easy access to one of the fastest-growing tourist regions in…
BA reveals major investment programme
British Airways has launched its investment plans for customers, focusing on excellence in the premium cabins and more choice and quality for passengers.
The investments include £400m in…
BA boosts flights to Mauritius
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) and British Airways have today announced an increase in direct flights from the UK to the popular Indian Ocean destination.
British…
Airlines ‘ripping off’ passengers travelling with infants: research
Most travellers would imagine that they would only have to pay a small fee, if anything at all, to carry an infant (under 2) on their lap during a flight.
But research conducted for a new…
BA launches premium sale
British Airways is offering customers the chance to ‘turn left for less’ with the launch of its luxury sale this week.
The special offers which are available until midnight on March…
Travel 2 launches DSLR camera giveaway
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of two DSLR cameras worth £500 each with its latest campaign – ‘Unlock the Secrets of the Caribbean’.
The tour operator has teamed up with…
BA to add British wine to First Class menu
British Airways is set to add an English sparkling wine to their first class menu this month.
The airline will be listing Bolney Wine Estate’s Vintage Blanc de Blancs from the West Sussex…
BA plans new summer routes from Dublin and Edinburgh
British Airways is to launch new weekly summer sun flights to the Balearic Islands from Dublin and Edinburgh in time for the summer holiday period.
From May, the airline will begin…
BA plans new Milan routes from two UK airports
British Airways will launch new year-round services to Milan, Italy from two London airports in April.
The new routes to Milan’s Linate Airport will start from London City Airport on…
BA plans return to Birmingham and Bristol airports
British Airways is to start flying from Birmingham and Bristol airports again with the launch of four new summer-only routes to popular European sunspots.
From May the airline will begin…
APH survey compares relative value of low-priced economy airfares
Long-haul airlines are starting to compete against the low-cost carriers by introducing ‘Basic Economy’ fares, however, even though these tickets may offer a lower price, some also impose…
Avios teams with BA for Madrid VR campaign
Avios and British Airways are launching a new virtual reality campaign to encourage people to collect Avios when booking flights to Madrid with British Airways. The campaign features a…
BA ramps up capacity at London City Airport
British Airways is offering almost two million seats from London City Airport this summer and launching a new three-times-a-week service to Skiathos.
It is the third Greek Island…
BA ramps up China in-flight services
British Airways has made a number of changes to the service customers will receive on flights to and from China and Hong Kong.
New dark blue slippers will be introduced in Club World…
Most complained-about airlines, airports revealed
Flight compensation company, EUclaim, has today released internal data revealing which airlines and airports they received the most complaints about in 2016.
The data reveals that…
BA’s move to scrap inflight meals ‘a health blessing’
Andrew Shelton, managing director of Cheapflights, has weighed into the debate surrounding British Airways’ move to scrap inflight meals on short-haul flights.
“Whilst we can understand…
Qantas retains World’s Safest Airline title for fourth year running
AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2017 from the 425 it monitors, with Australian airline Qantas topping the…
BA launches Stansted-Chambery flights
Winter sports fans now have a direct gateway to some of Europe’s top snow resorts from Stansted with the launch of new British Airways flights to the French Alpine city of Chambery. …
BA responds to cabin crew strike threat
British Airways has expressed its “extreme disappointment” over the decision by cabin crew to threaten strike action over the Christmas to New Year period.
In a statement, the airline…
BA forges closer ties with Alaska Airlines
British Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines, which will enable BA customers to book seats on Alaska flights to seven destinations across the West Coast of…
BA to launch seven new European routes
British Airways has commenced offering tickets to new destinations Brindisi, Montpellier, Murcia, Nantes, Pula, Tallinn and Zakynthos, with the first flights scheduled for March 28, 2017.…
BA plans new Ft Lauderdale service
British Airways is launching a new service to Fort Lauderdale on July 6. It will be the airline’s third route from Gatwick to Florida, and its fourth service to the ‘sunshine state’.
One…
BA launches Apple Pay service
Customers on the move with an iPhone can now pay for their British Airways flights using Apple Pay through the airline’s popular app.
Apple Pay automatically stores any payment card…
Thomson and BA schedule more Jamaica flights
British Airways & Thomson Airways have announced additional flights to Jamaica, as figures reveal that the number of British and Irish holidaymakers visiting the island has increased by…
BA boosts capacity to Germany from London City
British Airways is providing more than 34,000 extra seats to Germany from London City Airport this winter with bigger aircraft and additional flights.
Services to Hamburg and…
AirPortr launches remote luggage check-in service
AirPortr, the London based travel technology start up, in partnership with British Airways, has launched AirPortr + Bag Check-In.
This ‘game-changing’ new service for passengers,…
BA to enhance First & Gold check-in at Heathrow T5
British Airways’ First and Gold Executive Club customers travelling from Heathrow will soon have access to a new ‘First Wing’, creating a dedicated walkway from check-in to the lounges in…
Airlines experts in generating customer loyalty: report
Airline brands are more likely to build brand experiences that encourage customer loyalty compared to those in retail and telecoms, according to new research from independent design agency…
British Airways relaunches first class upgrade
British Airways’ popular free upgrade to First promotion is back. Customers who book a Club World (business class) seat for travel between September 7 and December 11, 2016 will have the…
EUclaim reveals biggest culprits for flight delays this summer
Flight compensation company EUclaim has released internal data revealing the worst performing airlines in terms of flight delays this summer, with some surprising results.
British…
Iberia to join Europe-Japan airline alliance
Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, will now be included in the joint venture between JAL, BA and Finnair on routes between Europe and Japan.
Japan’s Ministry of Land,…
BA presents special Will Smith event in Dubai
Actor, producer, musician and philanthropist Will Smith has taken part in an exclusive British Airways hosted event in Dubai in advance of the opening of his latest blockbuster film Suicide…
BA completes B747 cabin refresh
British Airways (BA) has completed the major makeover of 18 of the airline’s iconic Boeing 747s to give them the look and feel of their newest aircraft.
Each jumbo jet now features a…
Indian comedy actor Kunal Nayyar in exclusive BA interview
Indian comedy actor Kunal Nayyar has opened up about his incredible life in an exclusive video interview for British Airways (BA) – and told how he left home at 18 to fly to America where…
Report reveals most complained about British & Irish airlines
Flight compensation company EUclaim has released internal data showing what it claims is the most complained about British and Irish airlines for the first half of 2016.
The data reveals…
Visa waivers make London more accessible to Kuwaitis: BA
British Airways is reminding Kuwaiti travellers that London and the UK is much more accessible now visa rules and processing times have been improved.
The new procedures allow Kuwaiti…
Flybe trumps major rivals for on-time performance
Flybe has beaten its main rivals Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways in the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Punctuality Statistics’ report for 2015.
The report found the airline…
BA to offer fast Wi-Fi on long-haul flights
British Airways will start rolling out high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi on its long-haul flights in the coming years.
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of BA, Iberia…
BA revives Inverness-LHR route
British Airways has launched direct flights between Inverness and London Heathrow.
The daily service reconnects the capital of the Highlands to Heathrow for the first time in almost a…
British Airways to boost Nairobi capacity
British Airways recently announced its decision to increase capacity by 784 seats a week on flights between London and Nairobi for the summer of 2016.
This will be through the…
British Airways unveils Dubai lounge
British Airways recently unveiled its new lounge at the newly built Concourse D in Dubai International Airport.
The airline’s new concept lounge features a special Concorde Bar for…
Airlines move operations to Concourse D at Dubai International Airport
Royal Jordanian and Gulf Air are among the carriers who have moved their operations in Dubai to Dubai International Airport’s new terminal – Concourse D.
Concourse D is linked to the…
BA to show Star Wars: The Force Awakens from 1 March
British Airways has confirmed it will be one of the first airlines in the world to show the latest instalment in the Star Wars film saga, The Force Awakens, on its long-haul flights.…
Dubai International opens Concourse D
Dubai International has increased its capacity from 75 million to 90 million with the opening of Concourse D.
The result of a US $1.2 billion investment to enhance service and boost…
BA and Iberia adopt Travelport’s merchandising tech
Travelport has signed new agreements with British Airways and Iberia that will see both airlines implement the company’s merchandising solution, Travelport Rich Content and Branding.
The…
Qatar Airways in new codeshare with Comair in Africa
Qatar Airways has announced a new code-share agreement with Comair, a franchise of British Airways, that will add three new African destinations to the Qatar Airways route map.
It…
BA launches loyalty programme in Kuwait
British Airways has launched its revamped On Business loyalty scheme in Kuwait.
It is hoped the programme will help Kuwait’s small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) make even more of…
BA offers more options to Kuwaiti travellers
A recent survey conducted by British Airways in Kuwait revealed that taking part in fun-family oriented activities, visiting historical landmarks and discovering entertainment venues are…
Airlines split over Heathrow third runway impasse
Yesterday’s announcement that the Government is to defer a final decision on expansion at Heathrow has received strong criticism from international airlines serving the UK, despite a warning…
BA to launch Dreamliner on Dubai route
British Airways recently announced its intent to fly the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, complete with a new First cabin on the Dubai route from October 2016.
This announcement follows…
BA adds some Hollywood glamour to Dreamliner launch
To mark the launch of British Airways’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily London-Abu Dhabi-Muscat service on 6 November, the airline recruited Hollywood star and Australian Margot Robbie…
BA teams with Skyscanner to launch NDC ticketing service
In an industry first, British Airways is teaming up with Skyscanner to sell tickets using IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) standard.
Skyscanner is the first travel…
BA confirms Kalamata route
British Airways has confirmed it will commence direct flights to Kalamata in the Greek region of Messinia in southwest Peloponnese from Heathrow on 30 April.
The flights will have…
BA’s new Dreamliner arrival celebrated with A-listers
British Airways recently celebrated launch of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily London-Abu Dhabi-Muscat service.
The launch witnessed A-listers such as Australian actress…
Hogan urges aviation authorities to ‘learn from the British’
Etihad Airways president and CEO James Hogan has ramped up his airline’s campaign against legacy carriers, telling an audience of industry professionals in London that they must not be…
BA launches Miami A380 service
British Airways has launched its A380 service from London to Miami.
The inaugural flight BA209 arrived at Miami International Airport on Sunday and commenced its return leg later…
Sun-Air signs codeshare deal with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has signed a code-share agreement with Danish carrier SUN-AIR, a franchise of British Airways.
From October 8, SUN-AIR and Qatar Airways will introduce code-share…
Sun-Air boosts Cambridge-Nordic connections
Continuing the success of the Gothenburg service introduced in March this year by British Airways’ franchise partner, SUN-AIR of Scandinavia, the airline is expanding its range of Nordic…
BA rolls out its ‘flying with confidence’ course
British Airways’ once again rolls out its ‘flying with confidence’ course in Dubai. The course will be conducted on 17 October 2015 at The Capital Club in DIFC.
The one day course,…
British Airways to open Dubai lounge
In a recent development, British Airways has announced its intent to launch its dedicated Galleries lounge in Concourse D at Dubai International Airport.
When Dubai International…
BA to launch first service to San Jose
California’s tech heartland, Silicon Valley, will receive its first direct service to London Heathrow when British Airways launches non-stop flights to San José on 4 May 2016.
Fares to…
Low-cost airlines breaking the budget: report
More than a third of UK holidaymakers still think they're being taken for a ride when it comes to budget airline pricing, according to new research from Gocompare.com Travel Insurance.
In…
British Airways celebrates Golf with Justin Rose
Dubai has been favoured by a significant number of Golf enthusiast.
In a recent survey conducted by British Airways, nearly one third (32%) of Bahrain residents stated that their…
British Airways deploys Dreamliners to UAE and Oman
British Airways will soon take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft in 2015 with UAE, Oman and Delhi routes to be served.
The airline has announced that the new Boeing 787-9…
BA reveals 787-9 route plans
British Airways is set to take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft in 2015 with the UAE, Oman and Delhi routes among the first to welcome the Dreamliner.
The airline has…
UK operators tour Tenerife on fam trip
Tenerife Tourism Corporation and British Airways recently hosted a luxury fam trip for seven tour operators to experience some of the island’s most exclusive resorts and visitor attractions…
Europe’s largest airlines join forces for EU Aviation Strategy
The CEOs of Europe’s five largest airline groups – Air France KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Ryanair – have agreed to work together to lobby for the…
Key UK attractions lure UAE residents
UK presents some key attractions which are a draw to UAE residents.
With locations ranging from Central London to the Scottish Highlands, the British James Bond movie franchise is…
airberlin follows IAG’s lead and exits Euro airline body
airberlin has followed the lead of British Airways/Iberia parent IAG in withdrawing its membership from peak European aviation body, the Association of European Airlines (AEA).
The…
BA celebrates new A380 route
British Airways has commenced A380 flights to San Francisco, marking the second destination in California after Los Angeles to receive the superjumbo.
Washington DC was the first…
IAG withdraws from European airline body over Open Skies threat
The parent company of British Airways has withdrawn its membership of peak European airline body the Association of European Airlines (AEA) in protest over the group’s hardline stance…
Guide for dealing with airline delays debuts
Airport Parking & Hotels has launched its comprehensive guide for airline passengers dealing with delayed or cancelled flights.
Available on the company’s website, the guide includes…
Visit Orlando teams with BA for destination promotion
Visit Orlando has partnered with British Airways to launch a new campaign targeted at younger British tourists who wouldn’t normally consider visiting the US destination.
The campaign,…
