British Airways
New shorthaul aircraft order for British Airways
British Airways has ordered eight new Airbus A320 family aircraft for delivery in 2008-2010. This is the first step towards a single shorthaul fleet across British Airways' network.
Up to 20% off European flights with British Airways
British Airways has today announced up to 20 per cent off selected flights to Europe on every flight departing every day over the peak summer period. Celebrating the great British summer getaway, it's the first sale of its kind for the airline but holiday-makers will need to book quickly as the seats are only on sale between May 17 and May 22, 2007.
Romantic romps in Rome with BA
Men looking for racy weekends rate Rome as the ripest route for romantic romps. New research, commissioned by British Airways, shows that one in four men would treat another lover to a break in the city famed for renaissance romance when having an affair.
BA longhaul fuel surcharge increased
British Airways is to increase its longhaul fuel surcharge with effect from Wednesday May 2, 2007 as a result of recent trends in the price of oil. The fuel surcharge on longhaul flights of less than nine hours will rise from £30 per sector (£60 return) to £33 (£66 return) and from £35 per sector to £38 (£76 return) on flights longer than nine hours.
BA Club World up and flying to New York
British Airways customers can now enjoy the next-generation Club World on 96 services a week between London Heathrow and New York JFK, as the installation of the cabin gathers pace across the airline's long-haul fleet.
Historic opportunity for first Terminal 5 customers
A chance to buy a moment of history becomes available today this week when tickets for the first flights from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 go on sale. Approximately 75,000 tickets will be available for passengers wanting to travel on one of the 380 flights that will operate into and out of the £4.3 billion building on day one.
Dollar exchange rate bargains for Easter travellers
The USA is the favoured destination for longhaul travellers with British Airways this Easter as holidaymakers take advantage of the continued strength of the pound against the dollar. New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Orlando and Boston are among the top 10 longhaul cities for British Airways’ travellers jetting off for the Easter break.
Rolls-Royce engines chosen for BA longhaul aircraft
British Airways has chosen Rolls-Royce Trent engines to power its four new Boeing 777-200ER aircraft that will be delivered in 2009. The airline has also signed a long term maintenance agreement with Rolls Royce for the engines.
Heathrow's Terminal 5 to open 27 March 2008
British Airways and airport operator BAA have announced 27 March 2008 as the opening date for Terminal 5 (T5), which will become an exclusive new home for British Airways, serve around 30 million passengers a year and be a stunning new gateway to the UK.
BA launches summer schedule
British Airways is launching four new routes from London Gatwick airport this summer including its first new long-haul destination from the airport for six years. New destinations include Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago, Dresden in Germany, Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and new daily flights to Newquay.
BA plans major expansion at London City
British Airways is expanding its operations at London City Airport by more than 70 per cent with the launch of its new subsidiary, BA CityFlyer. The new carrier will operate 250 flights a week from the Docklands airport to six UK and European destinations from the end of this month.
Sale of BA Connect to Flybe completed
British Airways has completed the sale of the regional operation of its subsidiary airline BA Connect to Flybe.
New longhaul aircraft order for BA
British Airways has taken the first step towards expanding its longhaul fleet by ordering four Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft for delivery during early 2009. The airline has also taken out options on four Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft for delivery in 2010.
A fresh first-class for BA passengers
The final touches to a refresh of British Airways' First class will be on board the airline's longhaul aircraft from March 2007. The refresh began with the roll-out of a personalised 'Turndown Service' in November 2006 on flights departing after 7.30pm or lasting for more than 10 hours.
Changes to British Airways baggage policy
In common with all airlines, British Airways has always charged for excess baggage. The revision to our charging policy, which comes into partial effect next Tuesday, is being introduced to simplify existing policies.