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British Airways launches meditation channel on long-haul routes

British Airways launches meditation channel on long-haul routes

11 July 2016 Airline News Spa News

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 launches longest long-haul flight to Santiago, Chile

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 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.

British Airways to increase capacity into Nairobi

British Airways to increase capacity into Nairobi

15 April 2016 Airline News Tourism News

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 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 to offer Elemis Biotec facials at Heathrow

5 April 2016 Airline News Spa News

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.

British Airways flies into Cape Town, South Africa

British Airways flies into Cape Town, South Africa

25 March 2016 Airline News Tourism News

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 opens luxury lounge at Dubai International

25 February 2016 Airline News

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.