Substation fire that caused Heathrow power outage cost BA-owner IAG over $50M
A debilitating power outage at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), caused by a substation fire, has cost British Airways owner…
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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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Top 10 airlines flying to the most destinations in summer 2025
As airline networks continue to evolve post-pandemic, tracking the airlines flying to the most destinations offers a useful…
British Airways B777 diverts to Boston after engine issues and smoke in cabin
A British Airways flight operating a service from Washington-Dulles Airport (IAD) to London-Heathrow Airport was forced to make…
British Airways returns to Tel Aviv after extended hiatus
After an 18-month pause, British Airways has resumed its direct passenger flights between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv,…
In pictures: British Airways opens revamped exclusive airport lounge in Seattle
British Airways has reopened its lounge at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) after an extensive refurbishment that forms…
British Airways acquires Boeing maintenance hangar at London-Gatwick Airport
British Airways has announced it is to acquire the Boeing hangar facility and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul)…
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic attack UK Government over Heathrow third runway
Executives running two of Britain’s largest long-haul carriers which equate to a substantial proportion of aircraft and passenger…
British Airways reveals new way for frequent fliers to gain bronze/silver status
British Airways has updated its new loyalty program ‘The British Airways Club’ with new ways passengers can take…
Life as a British Airways engineer – a career without limits or boundaries
British Airways, the national carrier of the United Kingdom (UK) and one of the defining airlines within the…
BA introduces its new airline loyalty program ‘The British Airways Club’
BA has introduced its new loyalty program that will replace the British Airways Executive Club and offer customers…
The most memorable (and forgettable) Christmas aircraft liveries and designs
Special themed liveries have become an important mainstay of the aviation industry, with airlines keen to promote their…
British Airways A380 returns to London after spending six hours in the air
A British Airways Airbus A380 has been forced to return to London after suffering a technical fault on…
British Airways unveils range of festive offerings for a very British Christmas
British Airways has unveiled a new range of seasonal offerings as the carrier gears up for the upcoming…
British Airways adds three new Italian routes: Rimini, Salerno, and Olbia
British Airways announced that it is adding three new Italian flight routes for the summer of 2025, strengthening…
‘Modern luxury travel’: British Airways reveals new first class A380 suites
British Airways has unveiled a new Concorde-inspired first class suite that will feature on Airbus A380 flights starting…
New enlarged British Airways maintenance facility will cater for Airbus A350s
British Airways is to invest millions of pounds in upgrading and expanding its Cardiff maintenance base so that…
British Airways scraps plan to drop flights to Bahrain in apparent U-turn
In an apparent U-turn from a previous decision announced in early November 2024, British Airways has decided that…
IT outage halts British Airways operations, disrupts travel across Europe
British Airways (BA) was hit by a significant IT failure for several hours on November 18, 2024, leading…