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British Airways signs Skyscanner ticketing partnership
In an industry first, British Airways is teaming up with Skyscanner to trial a new way to help customers make more informed decisions about the airline they’re flying with when they book with the airline via a travel search engine. The trial will see British Airways become the first global airline to offer tickets using the New Distribution Capability standard, an International Air Transport Association initiative that offers customers a more informative and flexible choice when booking airline tickets.
British Airways launches new routes to Greece
Greece is the word for British Airways this week as the airline has added two new destinations to its 2016 summer schedule: Chania and Kalamata. Both sunshine routes will be available to book from today, and the first flights will take to the skies from April 30th, 2016.
British Airways welcomes latest A380
Last night, British Airways took delivery of its tenth A380, registration LEJ, when it touched down at Heathrow at 20:55 local time. The first, registration LEA, arrived with the airline in July 2013 and subsequent aircraft have arrived at the rate of approximately one every three months.
British Airways launches direct flights to Inverness
British Airways is to boost services to Scotland with the start of new daily flights from Heathrow to Inverness, gateway to the Highlands and Islands. The new year-round service will start on May 3rd 2016, connecting Inverness directly with Heathrow’s T5 and British Airways’ global network, serving more than 130 destinations around the world.
New chief executive for British Airways as Williams steps down
International Airlines Group has announced that Alex Cruz is to replace Keith Williams as chairman and chief executive of British Airways in April 2016 when Keith retires after 18 years at the airline. Cruz is currently chairman and chief executive of Vueling. In his new role, he will continue to report to IAG chief executive Willie Walsh.
British Airways launches new First luxury magazine
Customers flying in First with British Airways will now be able to browse at their leisure through the airline’s new luxury in-flight magazine. In a first for in-flight magazines, the new-look First appears in a bespoke journal-like size with unique cover artwork and specially textured paper, giving it a book-like feel. The launch coincides with the unveiling of British Airways’ new 787-9 Dreamliner and very latest First cabins.
British Airways to launch New York flights from Gatwick
British Airways customers flying from Gatwick will soon be able to wing their way directly to the US East Coast when the airline starts direct flights to New York next year. From May 1st British Airways will fly customers in to the city that never sleeps. Customers will travel on a three-cabin Boeing 777, offering a choice of 40 seats in Club World, 24 in World Traveller Plus and 216 in World Traveller.
British Airways brings winter sun to holidaymakers
Snow and sunshine dominate the weather outlook for British Airways’ customers looking to get away as the airline’s winter 2015 schedule starts at the end of the month. From October 25th the winter season kicks off with a new service to the dramatic volcanic landscape of Iceland while the skiing-mecca of Salzburg gets two new flights from Gatwick and Glasgow in December.
SUN-AIR signs codeshare deal with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has signed a code-share agreement with Danish carrier SUN-AIR, a franchise of British Airways. From October, SUN-AIR and Qatar Airways will introduce code-share flights between Billund, Aalborg and Aarhus in Jutland, the Western part of Denmark, and several European destinations including Oslo, Brussels, Manchester and Munich.
British Airways launches long-haul services from Heathrow Terminal 3
British Airways will be offering a warm welcome to even more customers in a new look Heathrow Terminal 3 with the start of long-haul flights. A new check-in area has been created for customers during the last few months including a dedicated area for premium customers to use. The new additions to British Airways’ Terminal 3 schedule will include flights to Miami, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Vancouver, Cape Town, Accra and Nairobi.
British Airways welcomes first Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 to fleet
British Airways’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has arrived at Heathrow to take its place in the airline’s fleet. Following an eight hour 45 minute flight from Seattle, the aircraft (registration G-ZBKA) touched down at its new home at 08.50 local time. . It is the first of 22 787-9s the airline is set to receive from Boeing, with the next due to arrive in mid-October and a further two expected by the end of the year.
British Airways Boeing 737 flies for final time
Customers have boarded a British Airways’ Boeing 737 for the last time as the retiring plane marks its final flight with a trip to Turin. As the airline continues to modernise its aircraft fleet, the BA2578 from Gatwick to Turin, and the return service BA2579 were the last time customers could fly on a British Airways 737.