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…
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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 and Iberia owner IAG posts quarterly profits of over $2 billion
International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and Iberia, has posted third quarter pre-tax profits of more…
British Airways drops London to Dallas services and cuts Miami flights in 2025
In a move that will take many by surprise, British Airways has revealed plans to discontinue operating direct…
British Airways marks 25 years of operations at London-City Airport
On November 5, 2024, British flag carrier British Airways marked the 25th anniversary since it first commenced operations…
Hello again, Bangkok: British Airways returns to Thailand after four-year hiatus
On October 29, 2024, a British Airways Boeing 777 touched down at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) ending…
British Airways scales back Dreamliner flights amid engine parts shortage
British Airways, the United Kingdom’s flag carrier, has made significant adjustments to its flight schedule due to ongoing…
British Airways owner IAG invests in startup that auctions passenger upgrades
British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) is investing in a US startup that allows passengers to bid…
British Airways withdraws from Southampton Airport for summer 2025
It has been revealed that British Airways has canceled its entire series of flights due to operate from…
New deal sees British Airways become largest airline buyer of carbon credits
British Airways has announced it has signed a deal to purchase more than £9 million ($12 million) worth…
Georgia-bound: British Airways and easyJet announce flights to Tbilisi
In a week where many airlines have been announcing new routes, Tbilisi seems a popular place to head.…
Major airlines cut flights to Middle East cities following upturn in violence
Several major international airlines have announced an immediate suspension of flights to various destinations in the Middle East…
London-Stansted confirms new British Airways and Ryanair routes for autumn 2024
London-Stansted Airport (STN) is hoping to lift passengers’ spirits as autumn beds in with news that British Airways…
Airbus Beluga to help free damaged BA A350 stranded at Heathrow since April
An Airbus Beluga will reportedly come to the rescue of a damaged British Airways A350 that has been…
How London-Heathrow usurped Croydon Airport and stole its aviation crown
The London borough of Croydon is known for being the most populated area of the capital of the…
British Airways to extend Southeast Asian reach as it axes London-Beijing
British Airways will extend its reach into Southeast Asia with the return of direct flights to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi…
British Airways orders first GEnx engines for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
International Airlines Group (IAG) announced it has committed to purchasing GEnx engines to power six new 787 Dreamliners…
British Airways invests £21M in Speedbird Pilot Academy, doubles cadet intake
British Airways has announced a £21 million investment in its Speedbird Pilot Academy, which will allow up to…
British Airways passengers arrive in London 11 hours after leaving…London
In what would appear to be developing into a trend, passengers onboard a British Airways flight from London…