British Airways News
First British Airways Airbus A350 prepares for Dubai departure
British Airways’ first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on September 2nd. The airline took delivery of its newest aircraft featuring its latest generation business class seat, Club Suite, on July 29th.
British Airways to offer virtual relality headsets on New York route
From now until the end of 2019, customers travelling on select flights in First from London Heathrow to New York JFK will be able to enjoy a selection of award-winning films, documentaries and travel programmes in 2D, 3D or 360° formats.
Computer glitch sees dozens of British Airways flights cancelled
British Airways passengers on flights out of the UK have seen departures disrupted after a computer glitch hit check-in procedures. Passengers have been unable to check-in for flights online, with staff resorting to paper ticketing.
British Airways pilots set to strike as Court of Appeal rejects injunction
Pilots at British Airways are set to strike this summer after the Court of Appeal rejected calls for an injunction against industrial action from the carrier. The British Airline Pilots’ Association voted in favour of industrial action on July 22nd.
British Airways welcomes first Airbus A350 to Heathrow
British Airways’ first Airbus 350, registration G-XWBA, touched down at London Heathrow earlier. The plane features the airline’s newest generation business class seat, the Club Suite.
Kerridge curates new centenary menu for British Airways
As part of its centenary celebrations, British Airways has teamed up with Michelin-starred British chef, Tom Kerridge, to design gourmet menus for customers travelling with the airline throughout August.
Pilots vote in favour of strike action at British Airways
Pilots at British Airways have voted strongly in favour of a strike in a dispute over pay. Some 93 per cent of those staff represented by the British Airline Pilots’ Association voted for industrial action, on a 90 per cent turnout.
British Airways cancels Cairo flights for a week
British Airways has cancelled all flights to Egyptian capital Cairo for a week. The flag-carrier said the move was a “precaution,” on security grounds.
British Airways to join Red Arrows at Royal International Air Tattoo
The Red Arrows will join forces with a specially decorated British Airways 747 at the Royal International Air Tattoo on Saturday, July 20th. The special Boeing 747 has been painted in the airline’s predecessor British Overseas Airways Corporation livery to mark British Airways’ centenary this year.
British Airways to move to Daxing airport in Beijing
British Airways has announced that all direct flights to and from Heathrow and Beijing will move to new state-of-the-art Daxing airport from October. The new airport is approximately 50 kilometres from both Beijing city centre and the Xiong’an New Area and only 80 kilometres from Tianjin.
British Airways debuts new lounge in San Francisco
British Airways has unveiled its new lounge in San Francisco. The location becomes the third US lounge to benefit from the airline’s investment plan for its customers, following the recent opening of its first and club lounge at New York JFK’s Terminal 7.
British Airways set for £183m fine following data breach
The Information Commissioner’s Office has said it will seek to fine British Airways £183 million for infringements of the General Data Protection Regulation. The proposed fine relates to a cyber incident notified to the organisation by thr airline in September last year.