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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.
British Airways and Iberia take NDC strides
Both airlines have now achieved IATA NDC Level 4 Certification, which recognises that both airlines use ‘Full Offer’ and ‘Order Management’ messages with complex servicing, compliant with the industry standard NDC message schema.
Muren appointed head of global sales with British Airways
Mark Muren joins later this year from United Airlines where he held the position of managing director of global accounts. He will report to Andrew Brem, British Airways’ chief commercial officer.
Pilot strikes weigh on IAG results for third quarter
International Airlines Group has reported a third quarter operating profit of €1,425 million. The figure is down from the €1,530 million reported for the same period last year, with the organisation hit by pilot strikes at British Airways last month.
British Airways touches down at Beijing Daxing Airport
British Airways has made its first flight into the new state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing International Airport. The flag-carrier thus becomes the first international airline to do so since the airport was officially opened last month.
British Airways unveils top 2020 holiday destinations
With seven in ten people planning a trip abroad in the next 12 months, and foreign-holiday taking at its highest level for year, British Airways has today revealed its 2020 holiday hotlist - the most popular British Airways Holidays destinations for the coming year.
Caribbean Tourism Organisation launches new UK ad campaign
Alongside partner BA Holidays, the programme will encourage UK travellers to visit destinations including Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, St Kitts and Tobago.
British Airways to offset UK carbon emissions
All customers flying within the UK next year on flights operated by British Airways will have the carbon emissions from their flights offset by the airline and invested in carbon reduction projects around the world.
British Airways to launch Antalya connection from Gatwick next spring
British Airways has today announced the launch of flights between London Gatwick and Antalya, Turkey. The summer route, which will operate on an Airbus A320 and run six times a week, commences on April 30th, and is available to book from today.
British Airways begins North America A350 services with Toronto debut
British Airways commenced the first North American long-haul service of its new A350 aircraft from Toronto today, following extensive trials and the launch of its first long-haul service to Dubai last month.