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Moscow heads British Airways’ summer schedule
From March 25th British Airways customers will be offered a chance to fly first-class on the airline’s new long- haul service to Moscow. The start of the summer season also sees additional long-haul flights from Heathrow to New York JFK, Johannesburg, Miami, Hong Kong and Riyadh.
British Airways suspends code-share with Kingfisher
British Airways has suspended its code-share agreement with struggling Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines. This is the latest blow for the troubled carrier, which has been operating a reduced service in recent weeks with a number of cancelled flights.
Helping British Airways ‘To Fly. To Serve’
British Airways has awarded a five year aircraft cleaning and amenity services contract for all its aircraft based at Heathrow Airport. OCS, who has provided aviation services to British Airways at London Heathrow Airport for over 20 years, secured the contract to become BA’s sole aircraft grooming supplier following a competitive tender process last year.
Passengers help British Airways cut fuel emissions
British Airways has saved enough fuel to power 550 flights from Heathrow to New York last year following the introduction of an online suggestion box for staff. More than 200 ideas were submitted by pilots, cabin crew, engineers and ground staff as to how the airline could make further progress towards reducing emissions and cutting fuel bills.
BA seeks to reduce fine
BA is in talks with the Office of Fair Trading to reduce fine for millions of pounds that it was given after being accused of price-fixing, according to reports.
British Airways’ advertising campaign celebrates London 2012 sponsorship
British Airways is using its new Google+ site as part of its media portfolio which has launched the airline’s next ‘To Fly. To Serve.’ television ad. The advert, known as ‘The Race’ was first launched on Facebook followed by Google+ before making its TV debut during Coronation Street on the evening of February 9th.
British Airways launches travel tip videos for half-term holidays
With more than 900,000 people travelling with British Airways this February half-term, the airline is giving travellers a light-hearted helping hand with their top travel and baggage tips collected from their staff all over the airline.
Virgin Atlantic moves to scupper IAG-bmi deal
Virgin Atlantic has launched an official complaint with the European Commission in an attempt to halt the takeover of bmi by British Airways. International Airline Group-owned British Airways agreed a deal with Lufthansa to acquire the airline for £170 million in late 2011.
British Airways and Japan Airlines boost partnership
International Airlines Group and Japan Airlines have signed plans for a new joint business between British Airways and JAL on flights between Europe and Japan. Both carriers are already part of the oneworld airline alliance.
British Airways showcases Olympic Athletes in wellbeing video
Top athletes hoping to represent Team GB and ParalympicsGB are sharing their exercise techniques in a wellbeing video for British Airways customers, available on flights from February. World Champion heptathlete Jessica Ennis, Olympic medal gymnast Louis Smith and Paralympic medallist Shelly Woods feature in the ten-minute film demonstrating a number of exercises tailored towards in-flight wellbeing.
British Airways unveils winning dove design for London 2012 aircraft
The design of the British Airways aircraft to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be ‘The Dove’ by up and coming British designer Pascal Anson. His artwork beat hundreds of entries in the BA Great Britons Programme, and was chosen by a judging panel including Turner-prize nominated artist and Royal Academician Tracey Emin, the Royal Academy of Arts and the airline.
BA to resume Libya flights from May
The return of BA flights between Heathrow and Tripoli follows a thorough security review in conjunction with the UK Government and the Libyan authorities.