British Airways A380 squawks 7700 due to medical emergency
British Airways Airbus A380, flying on route from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) declared an emergency while…
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British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom. Headquartered at Waterside, near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport, the airline operates a comprehensive network of short-haul and long-haul routes, serving destinations across six continents. British Airways is the second-largest airline in the United Kingdom based on fleet size and passengers carried, after easyJet. British Airways is a founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance, alongside American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and Canadian Airlines.
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Eight of the most unforgettable inflight safety videos of all time
Ever since its introduction in the 1980s, the inflight safety video has definitely come a long way. Gone…
British Airways signs codeshare agreement with South Africa’s Airlink
British Airways (BA) has signed a new codeshare partnership with South Africa-based regional airline Airlink. Both airlines aim…
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to restart China flights
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have announced they will restart flights to mainland China. Both Airlines were forced…
British Airways clears up social media rules for pilots and cabin crew
British Airways has cleared up its new social media rules for pilots and cabin crew during working hours…
Cabin crew member makes $60,000 mistake onboard British Airways Boeing 777
Despite constant training on how – and when – to use emergency equipment onboard an aircraft, flight attendants,…
British Airways unveils ‘modern’ new uniform, first since 2004
British Airways has unveiled a new uniform, the first in nearly 20 years. From Spring 2023, the airline’s staff…
British Airways appoints full-time Master of Wine to elevate premium experience
British Airways has appointed a full-time Master of Wine in order to elevate its customers’ ground and in-flight…
British Airways faces mounting flight delays due to software issues
British Airways passengers are facing long airport queues after an issue with flight planning software disrupted its transatlantic…
Six ways to enjoy flying during Christmas and the holiday season
Flying during the holidays can be bittersweet. While it’s the season to be jolly and reunite with loved…
No passports required? BA trials biometric technology for international flights
Fed up with fumbling for your passport at the airport? British Airways is trialing technology that will allow…
IAG Cargo to restart direct London-Tokyo daily service as restrictions ease
IAG Cargo has announced the restart of its direct daily service between London Heathrow and Tokyo Airport after…
British Airways A380 from Johannesburg diverted to Barcelona
A British Airways Airbus A380 operating flight BA54 was forced to divert to Barcelona due to a medical…
BA Boeing 787 Dreamliner nose-gear incident caused by engineer fault: AAIB
An investigation has found that a British Airways plane suffered “significant damage” when its nose struck the ground…
IAG shareholders approve orders for Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
IAG, the owner of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, said shareholders have approved orders for 37 Airbus…
Recession, what recession? European carriers say bookings are holding up
There’s a lot of concern over rising inflation and cost pressures and how it will affect spending on…
British Airways and Qatar expand partnership on 185 flight routes
UK flag carrier British Airways (BA) and Qatar Airways have announced the expansion of their partnership, adding added…
British Airways and LHR make arrangements to ensure silence on Queen’s funeral
United Kingdom’s flag carrier British Airways (BA) and London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) have made arrangements to their flights…