British Airways News
British Airways partners with Team GB and ParalympicsGB for Tokyo 2020
British Airways has been appointed the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.
Construction begins on JFK Terminal 8 upgrade
The launch was announced by American Airlines at an Association for a Better New York luncheon in Midtown alongside Atlantic joint business partners British Airways, New York governor Andrew Cuomo and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
British Airways launches carbon offsetting scheme on domestic flights
As the new year arrives, British Airways has begun offsetting carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK. The move is part of the airline’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Robots to guide British Airways passengers through Heathrow
The technology is designed to help some of the 90,000 customers who travel through the terminal each day navigate through the airport, freeing up the airlines’ airport hosts to help customers with more complex queries.
British Airways to take off for Portland, Oregon, next summer
British Airways will soon become the first airline to offer a year-round direct flight from the UK to Portland, Oregon. Flights to the Basque region of Spain are also set to take off next summer, when British Airways launches a new route to San Sebastián.
British Airways signs China Southern partnership
British Airways hopes the agreement will benefit customers of both airlines by opening more destinations between the UK and China, with a greater choice of flights and enhanced frequent flyer benefits.
British Airways unveils six new destinations from Heathrow for next summer
British Airways has revealed it will launch six new European routes from Heathrow for 2020. With destinations in Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Montenegro and Turkey, seats are now available to book.
British Airways signs with Aston Martin for Concorde-themed sportscar
In the airline’s centenary year and on the anniversary of Concorde’s final flight, British Airways has announced a partnership with Aston Martin.
Geneva welcomes new British Airways lounge
British Airways has opened a newly refurbished lounge in Geneva. The facility has undergone significant work and follows a new design concept for the airline, which debuted in 2018.
British Airways to fly 787-10 Dreamliner to Atlanta from February
British Airways has announced that it will take delivery of its first 787-10 Dreamliner in January. The flag-carrier also revealed the plane’s first route will be to Atlanta in February.
British Airways installs artificial intelligence software at Heathrow
British Airways has introduced advanced neural networks, known as artificial intelligence, to its airside operation at Heathrow Terminal 5. The new system is designed to help staff ensure every flight departs safely and on time.
Refreshed British Airways lounge open in Johannesburg
The lounge, based in O.R. Tambo International Airport, has undergone significant refurbishment with the new and improved space being converted into one large lounge with a dedicated boutique dining area for first-class customers.