Qatar Airways brings in former BA exec as network hits 85% of pre-crisis levels
Qatar Airways has appointed a former British Airways executive as the airline announces it has restored its flight…
British Airways
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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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First British Airways aircraft with Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi enters service
The first British Airways aircraft fitted with Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi has entered service after announcing the plan…
British Airways to relaunch London-Melbourne route, expand global network
British Airways has announced plans to resume daily flights between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) starting…
UK government charters first repatriation flight for Brits fleeing Middle East
The UK government has scheduled its first repatriation flight for British nationals fleeing the Middle East in response…
British Airways and Iberia lead for IAG as airline group posts record profits
International Airlines Group (IAG) has posted record profits for 2025, with British Airways and Iberia as its standout…
British Airways A350-1000 loses wheel during takeoff from Las Vegas
A British Airways aircraft lost one of its rear wheels during takeoff from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite the incident, which…
Greek probe opens after flights grounded during air traffic radio blackout
An investigation has been launched after flights in Greece were grounded for several hours due to national air…
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…
In the age of TikTok, have airline celebrity endorsements lost their appeal?
Frank Sinatra’s timeless classic ‘Come Fly with Me’ (1958) and his jet set lifestyle meant the prominent crooner,…
IAG to roll out Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi across 500+ aircraft from 2026
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a partnership with Starlink to equip more than 500 aircraft across its airlines with…
British Airways CTO says not one engine delivered on time in 2025
The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of British Airways, Andy Best, delivered the airline keynote speech on the first…
BA unveils next generation of lounges with new openings in Miami and Dubai
British Airways has unveiled its next generation of lounges with new openings at both Miami International Airport (MIA)…
British Airways adds St Louis to expanding network of US destinations
British Airways has announced that it is expanding its transatlantic network with the launch of a new direct…
Aspiration for Command? Become a BA Euroflyer captain on their 12-month pathway
The British Airways experience is more than just a flight and a way for passengers to travel from…
Typhoon Ragasa: Emirates, BA, Qantas, Delta and more cancel Hong Kong flights
Multiple global airlines have been forced to cancel flights to Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches the…
British Airways unveils full summer 2026 timetable, airline returns to Dallas
On August 21, 2025, British Airways announced its intentions for summer 2026, with several routes seeing an increase…
British Airways adds three new routes to short-haul network from London
British Airways is expanding its short-haul network with three brand-new additions to its route map from London-Gatwick Airport…
British Airways boosts ties with India for passenger and cargo services
Sean Doyle, the CEO of British Airways, has stated that the carrier is to make significant efforts over…