British Airways News
Book with British Airways for best chance of upgrade, says Skyscanner
Recent figures from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have shown that flying Business Class is on the increase.
Lift off for global premium aviation
The number of airline passengers travelling in premium class increased in June as the global economic recovery gains momentum, the airline industry body IATA has said.
BA reaches agreement with unions
British Airways has reached an agreement in principle with Unite and GMB trade unions, potentially ending a long-running dispute with ground crew at the airline. Staffing arrangements have been under review since 2009 as the British flag-carrier seeks to cut costs, with the unions recommending members accept the latest offer.
British Airways announces Cape Town as passengers’ favourite destination
British Airways (BA) has announced that BA passengers worldwide have identified Cape Town as their favourite destination.
BA/Unite talks end without agreement
ACAS hosted talks between British Airways and Unite aimed at ended the industrial dispute between the two sides have ended without agreement in London. However, hopes of a potential deal were raised, with the two sides agreeing to meet again next week.
BA sinks deeper into the red
British Airways has posted a £164 million loss for the last quarter as the cabin crew strikes and volcanic ash cloud cost the flag carrier an estimated £250 million. It has also emerged that its cabin crew are plotting a 12-day strike over Christmas as their next weapon in the long-running dispute.
Unite to sue BA over removal of travel perks
The trade union Unite has thrown a spanner into the works of its ongoing negotiations with British Airways by announcing plans to mount legal action over the airline’s removal of travel concessions from cabin crew who went on strike.
AA-BA-Iberia tie-up cleared for take off
The controversial transatlantic tie-up between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia has won final approval from the US Department of Transport, some 14 years after it was first proposed. The three carriers will now be able to jointly set prices, sell tickets and schedule flights through their Oneworld alliance.
BA cabin crew reject “final” pay offer
British Airways cabin crew have rejected the airline’s “final” pay offer, which raises the possibility of further industrial action. The union Unite, which represents 90 percent of BA’s 12,000 cabin crew, said 67 percent of its members voted against the revised offer.
British Airways Boeing dream
As the Boeing 787 makes its first international appearance at the Farnborough Air Show, preparations for the aircraft to enter the British Airways fleet are well underway.
British Airways launches check-in app
British Airways has joined the growing technological revolution in aviation with the launch of a app allowing passengers to check-in with a smart phone. The move will allow members of the BA Executive Club to use their iPhone, Blackberry or Android to display new Mobile Boarding Passes on their phones.
EU approves AA-BA-Iberia tie-up
The European Commission has cleared for take-off the three-way transatlantic tie-up between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. The airlines are expected to start co-ordinating schedules and pricing from the autumn, subject to final approval from the US Department of Transport.