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British Airways launches meditation channel on long-haul routes
British Airways customers can now meditate their way to a more relaxing flight, thanks to a new in-flight entertainment channel on the airline’s long-haul routes. The Headspace video channel is packed with content designed to help travellers unwind in the air, by practicing simple meditation and mindfulness exercises.
British Airways inks with Winair for same day Dominica connection
British Airways and Winair have announced they will offer a cost effective, same-day route from London to Dominica, via Antigua. The new route will mean that British travellers can leave the UK at 10:30 and be in the hidden island paradise of Dominica with a rum punch in their hand by 18:30.
British Airways launches longest long-haul flight to Santiago, Chile
British Airways is launching the only direct flight between London and Santiago, Chile from January 3rd, 2017. Santiago will become the airline’s lengthiest long-haul route, taking 14 hours 40 minutes, nearly an hour more than the current longest flight of 13 hours 50 minutes service to Buenos Aires. The four-a-week flight will be served by the airline’s newest aircraft, the four-cabin Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, complete with a new First cabin.
British Airways adds direct Middle East services
British Airways customers will soon be able to experience uninterrupted, direct flights to Doha and Muscat from Heathrow Terminal 5. Previously, customers flying to the Middle Eastern cities had to stop off in Bahrain en route Doha and Abu Dhabi en route to Muscat, but from October 30th both services will fly direct, reducing the journey time to both cities by approximately two hours.
BA extends pre-order meals to Gatwick long-haul flights
British Airways is rolling out its popular pre-order meal service for customers on long-haul flights from Gatwick.
British Airways plane struck by drone on Heathrow approach
Police in the UK have launched an investigation after a passenger plane on approach to London Heathrow Airport struck what is believed to be a drone. The British Airways was hit on Sunday afternoon as it arrived from Geneva.
British Airways to increase capacity into Nairobi
British Airways has announced it will increase capacity by 784 seats a week on flights between London and Nairobi for summer 2016 through the introduction of a Boeing 747-400 on the route. The airline has taken the decision due to the growing sales and increased demand for Kenya it is seeing in the UK.
British Airways to fly Team GB to Rio Olympics
British Airways has been appointed as the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. With a long history in supporting the national teams, British Airways will ensure the medallist hopefuls arrive refreshed and ready to compete.
British Airways to offer Elemis Biotec facials at Heathrow
British Airways’ premium customers can enjoy a brand new 15-minute hands-on facial featuring the very latest Biotec Energising Skincare System at the airline’s Elemis Travel spas. The new products work to ‘switch your skin back on’ for a visibly healthy, nourished and more energised look – ideal for busy business travellers and leisure customers looking for that extra bit of pampering.
Multiple boarding passes land on British Airways app
Boarding British Airways flights has just got easier for families and friends travelling together thanks to the introduction of multiple mobile boarding passes. Previously, each person had to each carry their own smartphone to show their mobile boarding pass to go through security or board a flight.
British Airways flies into Cape Town, South Africa
British Airways’ newest route from Gatwick means you’ll be able to leave it all behind for Cape Town and enjoy an adventurous break in the spectacular South African city. From November 24th the airline’s customers will be able to soak up Table Mountain’s stunning views, explore the Cape Peninsular or meander up the beautiful Garden Route with three direct flights a week from Gatwick.
British Airways opens luxury lounge at Dubai International
British Airways has unveiled its prestigious new lounge at the newly built Concourse D in Dubai International Airport. The airline’s new concept lounge features a special Concorde Bar for those flying in First. The lounge has been designed to maximise space using architectural elements such as illuminated glass screens giving customers separate spaces to work, relax or dine, creating a calm and relaxing environment.