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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.
British Airways welcomes three new Italian routes to its network
British Airways has announced three new routes for summer 2025, bolstering its extensive network of Italian destinations. Launching in May 2025, British Airways will introduce new flights to Rimini (RMI) on the Adriatic Coast from London Heathrow, and Salerno (QSR) on the Amalfi Coast from London Gatwick. A new service from London City to Olbia (OLB) in Sardinia will complement existing flights from Heathrow.
Taking luxury to new heights: British Airways unveils its brand-new First class
British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat, combining elegant design with expert British craftsmanship, reflective of modern British luxury travel. The new cabin forms part of the airline’s A380 retrofit plans, expected to take to the skies in mid-2026. The airline’s new First has been carefully designed to provide the feel of a modern luxury hotel, alongside home comforts and thoughtful British touches at 35,000ft. The seat has been beautifully curated by expert designers and world-class manufacturers from all corners of Great Britain and Ireland, including London, Glasgow, West Yorkshire, Kilkeel and Dublin.
British Airways opens applications for graduate and apprenticeship schemes 2024
British Airways has opened applications for 270 graduate and apprenticeship positions ranging from customer service to aircraft maintenance and digital, which is new for 2024. Successful applicants in the new Digital Graduate scheme will support British Airways’ £7bn transformation plan and will be part of the team leading on modernising and upgrading the business’s IT infrastructure to improve the customer digital experience.
British Airways celebrates its silver anniversary at London City Airport
British Airways recently marked 25 years of flying the UK flag to and from London City Airport. The airline’s flights from the east London airport are operated by its subsidiary airline BA Cityflyer, which is offering up to 25 per cent off a wide range of city break destinations to celebrate.