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British Airways improves on-time performance as world-leading technology boosts flight punctuality
Cutting-edge technology introduced as part of British Airways’ £7bn transformation investment programme has seen the airline boost its operational performance to record levels. The airline’s Chairman and CEO, Sean Doyle, told the Future Travel Experience World Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh that AI, forecasting, optimisation and machine learning have transformed the airline’s operational performance and become an integral part of getting customers to where they need to be with minimal delay to their travel plans.
British Airways Announces,‘The Original Sale’ for Flights and Holidays
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have today launched ‘The Original Sale’, offering holiday and flight savings for travel in 2025 and 2026 when booked before 20 May. The sale features savings on getaways to the recent top ten most-searched destinations, with New York, Dubai, and Barbados leading the charge. Whether customers are looking to explore the vibrancy of Las Vegas, soak in the Tenerife sunshine or enjoy a luxurious getaway to Mauritius, there’s an escape to suit everyone in the sale.
British Airways takes the UK’s most-awarded tea to 35,000ft
British Airways has announced a new partnership with award-winning British tea producer Birchall. The airline will offer a carefully curated range of high quali-tea options to its customers, both on the ground and in the air, in celebration of British originality.
British Airways Now Offers Daily Dose of Pittsburgh
Operating until 30 October 2025, the vibrant city of Pittsburgh in Western Pennsylvania is even more accessible to those in search of an all American getaway. With return fares in World Traveller starting from £512 per person, British Airways’ nonstop service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will offer daily flights departing London at 16:40LT, travellers will descend into the “City of Multitudes” in just over eight hours arriving at 20:00LT.
BRITISH AIRWAYS BECOMES THE FIRST AIRLINE TO SERVE PRESTIGE CUVÉE ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE ON BOARD
British Airways has launched a selection of award-winning English sparkling wines and prestigious Champagnes for customers to enjoy at 35,000ft, available in its First and Club World (business class) cabins across all long-haul flights.
British Airways’ new-look Seattle lounge becomes the latest to open its doors
British Airways’ Seattle lounge has opened its doors following an extensive refurbishment, becoming the latest to offer an improved pre-flight customer experience. It joins Singapore, Washington, Lagos and London Gatwick, which have all been given a new look and feel over the last nine months, following lounge refreshes in Edinburgh, London Heathrow Terminal 5B and Heathrow Terminal 3 in 2023.
British Airways improves and extends its Bonus Tier Point offer
After teasing back in December that its new The Club loyalty programme would see more benefits announced to help boost its members’ earning power, British Airways has made good on its word, revealing a new ‘Bonus Tier Point’ offer. The offer will apply to bookings on flights with a BA code, made from now until December 31, 2025 for flights taken from April 1, 2025, allowing customers to earn up to an additional 550 Tier Points per flight.
British Airways moves to twice daily nonstop service to Austin
British Airways has increased nonstop flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) with a twice daily service, six days a week, starting on March 31, 2025. The route will be serviced by British Airway’s fleet of Boeing 787-10 aircraft that features a dual-aisle configuration and is the aircraft manufacturer’s most fuel-efficient aircraft to date. British Airways was the first airline to introduce Central Texas to nonstop flights to Europe with the launch of AUS’s first transatlantic flight in 2014.
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Finnair expands British Airways codeshare to target more UK customers
Finnair has expanded its codeshare with oneworld alliance member, British Airways, as the Finnish airline continues to expand its reach in the UK and targets new customers in the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. The expanded agreement will see Finnair add its code to an additional seven of British Airways’ domestic routes, enabling customers to benefit from increased connectivity when travelling to Finland and beyond.
Introducing The British Airways Club: More ways to earn Tier Points than ever before
British Airways has today announced changes to its loyalty programme, introducing new ways to earn Tier Points to progress through the Tiers. The former British Airways Executive Club will become simply The British Airways Club and will come with a new look and feel. From 1 April 2025, Members can expect:
British Airways spotlights 20 destinations for 2025 as January sale launches
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have marked the launch of their January sale by shining the spotlight on 20 destinations for 2025. The sale is now live and running until 28 January 2025, offering customers the chance to plan their 2025 travels and check off their bucket-list destinations.
British Airways decks the halls with festive celebrations for a truly British Original Christmas
British Airways is going all out to spread Christmas joy and yuletide surprises with its British Original Christmas in 2024, including a bespoke seasonal menu on board, celebrations across London Heathrow and Gatwick, and special gifts for customers in all cabins this December.