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More BA strike misery for customers

The latest strike news from Unite is not good for customers or for tour operators, states John Tangney, spokesperson for Aviation Affairs for the 140-strong Association of Independent Tour Operators (aito.com), which jointly carry around one million passengers annually.

British Airways backs the bid

British Airways will be the official airline of the England 2018 World Cup Bid, partnering with football hero Gary Lineker OBE to rally the nation to back the bid.

bmi launches new service between Heathrow and Berlin

bmi, British Midland International, is launching its new route between London Heathrow and Berlin from 28 March 2010, with fares available to book now.

BA expands flight schedule during strike period

British Airways has expanded its flight schedules for Unite's strike period of March 27, 28, 29, 30 because of the increased numbers of cabin crew wishing to work as normal.

BA fuels green revolution

British Airways, in partnership with the Solena Group, is to establish Europe's first sustainable jet-fuel plant and plans to use the low-carbon fuel to power part of its fleet from 2014.

Snowing for gold

British Airways is gearing up to fly Team GB and Paralympics GB to Vancouver for the 21st Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games, which start in February.

British Airways partners with Comic Relief

British Airways has signed up Comic Relief as its new global charity partner in a move that will strengthen the airline's long tradition of support for disadvantaged people and communities around the world.

BA delivers lifeline to disaster stricken Haiti

A relief aircraft donated by British Airways has delivered emergency supplies and equipment to earthquake stricken Haiti.

BA celebrates New York in London

British Airways online community site, Metrotwin.com is supporting the upcoming Nat Finkelstein photographic exhibition at the Idea Generation Gallery in East London, which runs from January 20 to February 14 and offers free admission.

AA Travel Insurance: British Airways and Flyglobespan

British Airways strike action: For customers who have yet to book their travel or holiday insurance, cover in respect of the strikes will not apply.

British Airways passengers urged to check their travel insurance

British Airways cabin crew have voted to take strike action over the Christmas break. As a result anyone traveling on British Airways between the 22nd of December and the 2nd of January may see their travel plans severely disrupted.

Direct Line covering BA travel booked before 14 Dec

Direct Line has announced that it will offer travel insurance cover to those affected by the BA strikes as long as the travel insurance was purchased prior to 14 December, unlike many insurers who have a cut-off date of 2 November.

Snowboarders get wings for Team GB

British Airways, the official airline partner of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games has signed up snowboarders Ben Kilner and Zoe Gillings - two of Team GB's best hopefuls for the forthcoming 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.

British Airways increases flights to Grenada and St Kitts

From this winter BA now operates more flights from Gatwick into the Caribbean than any other carrier, serving 14 destinations with 55 flights a week. British Airways’ commitment to the Caribbean continues to be reflected with increased services to both Grenada and St Kitts from the start of the summer schedule at the end of March 2010.

Thomson Tailormade offers new BA routes

Tour operator Thomson Tailormade is to offer new British Airways routes to 3 fantastic destinations - Las Vegas, the Maldives and Sharm El Sheikh – each with a convenient direct flight from the UK.