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British Airways to add basic economy fare to transatlantic routes
British Airways will launch a basic economy price point to battle competition in the increasingly crowed transatlantic market. With Norwegian and a series of other low-cost carriers growing their presence in the sector, BA said it would add the no-frills option to its flights.
British Airways bringing Wi-Fi to long-haul fleet
British Airways has started powering some of its long-haul aircraft with high-speed Wi-Fi, with its first three connected aircraft now in service. The airline will connect 118 of its long-haul aircraft over the next two years.
British Airways offers lounge access at Innsbruck, Ibiza, and Seville
British Airways’ customers travelling from Innsbruck, Ibiza, and Seville will now benefit from access to new lounges. The use of the partner lounges, exclusively for the airline’s customers travelling in Club Europe and eligible cardholders, is part of the airlines multi-million-pound investment to offer access to more lounges across the globe.
British Airways over-hauls catering in World Traveller cabin
British Airways is today announcing a multi-million-pound investment in its World Traveller (long-haul economy cabin) catering, introducing an exciting and expanded new menu, which provides more quantity and quality to both meals and great snacking options throughout the flight.
Monarch slot deal sees British Airways offer biggest Gatwick season in a decade
British Airways stepping its operations at Gatwick, with summer 2018 is set to see the airline’s biggest schedule there in almost a decade. In summer 2017 the airline operated around 1,000 flights a week at its peak.
OAG: Japan Airlines leads world in aviation punctuality
Japan Airlines has led the world in on-time performance, according to OAG, a provider of flight information. Some 85 per cent of the carrier’s flights arrived on time last year, closely followed by All Nippon Airways, with 84 per cent, and Delta Air Lines, on 83 per cent.
British Airways signs codeshare deal with China Southern Airlines
British Airways customers are set to gain access to even more Chinese cities thanks to a new codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines.
BA sees new distribution capability as tool in battle with low-cost carriers
British Airways is to launch more content in the first half of 2018 to the travel trade thanks to new distribution capability, starting with new short-haul price points.
British Airways launches new defined contribution pension scheme
International Airlines Group’s subsidiary British Airways has decided, following consultation with its trade unions and employees, to launch a flexible benefits scheme incorporating a new defined contribution pension scheme.
British Airways unveils updated website
British Airways’ website has received a make-over that delivers a new look and feel and makes managing bookings, accessing the Executive Club and visiting the site from mobile phones and tablets even easier.
British Airways welcomes Mandarin-speaking customer service reps to Heathrow
British Airways has introduced Mandarin-speaking customer service representatives at Heathrow Terminal 5, to help customers on their journey through the airport.
British Airways extends codeshare deal with Finnair
British Airways will place its codes on several of Finnair’s European destinations including the new non-stop flights from London Gatwick to Kittilä and Ivalo.