Qatar Airways and British Airways extend joint business
Qatar Airways and British Airways (BA) has extended their joint business, citing expansion plans and access to more destinations across both airlines’ networks. The…
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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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British Airways announces routes for new short-haul Gatwick unit
British Airways (BA) is moving forward with its new short-haul unit at London Gatwick (LGW), announcing initial destinations…
Airlines call on UK government to prevent “permanent scarring” of industry
Top executives of major UK airlines have written to prime minister Boris Johnson to request financial support for aviation…
British Airways Airbus A380 suffers bird ingestion on landing
British Airways Airbus A380 suffered a bird ingestion on landing at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). The incident occurred on…
After 600 days of restrictions, parallel take-offs for BA & Virgin as US reopens
Is today a crucial step in coming out of the pandemic? After more than 600 days of tight…
IAG says recovery being led by long-haul, expects return to profit in 2022
The owner of British Airways and Iberia says a significant demand recovery is underway, led by long-haul bookings,…
Alaska Airlines expands its global reach with British Airways codeshare
Alaska Airlines announced that it will further expand its codeshare with long-time partner British Airways. This will allow the…
British Airways agrees new $1.4B loan to bolster balance sheet
British Airways has agreed a £1 billion ($1.36 billion) loan to bolster its balance sheet, the airline announced…
Which airlines are bringing the A380 superjumbo back in 2021?
Reports of the death of the A380 have been greatly exaggerated. As travel demand picks up and borders…
Seeking new cabin crew, British Airways tweaks staff travel policy
British Airways is looking to hire cabin crew for summer 2022 and is hoping to encourage applications by…
Will British Airways relaunch Gatwick short-haul ops after all?
British Airways may yet be relaunching short-haul flights from London Gatwick (LGW) in summer 2022 after fresh talks…
Law unclear on COVID flight refunds: UK closes probe into BA, Ryanair
Passengers may be left disappointed after the UK competition authority closed an investigation into British Airways and Ryanair…
BA confirms return of A380 from November 2021
British Airways confirmed its Airbus A380s will be returning to the skies sooner than expected, with first flights…
British Airways is reportedly bringing A380 aircraft back from November 2021
Starting November 8, 2021, Britain’s flag carrier British Airways will bring back five of its 12 A380 aircraft…
Qatar Airways Triple Sevens to be flown by British Airways pilots?
Qatar Airways Boeing 777 wide-bodies might soon be flown by British Airways pilots, as they are reportedly offered…
BA to suspend Gatwick short-haul ops after failing to agree on low-cost unit
British Airways is suspending short-haul operations at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) after failing to come to an agreement…
Bookings jump for Europe-US routes after plan to ease restrictions
European carriers have seen a much-needed rise in bookings for the United States after the White House announced…
British Airways operates passenger flight using recycled cooking oil
British Airways made a breakthrough on September 14, 2021, when it operated its first-ever passenger flight using recycled…