British Airways News Page 62
BA launches new route to Nice
British Airways have announced a new route to Nice, in the south of France from Gatwick. Flights will be available from March 2012, three times a day.
British Airways’ Spanish flights move to Heathrow Terminal 5
British Airways’ 13 daily flights to Barcelona and Madrid will be moving from Heathrow’s Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 at the start of the winter season on October 30th, 2011. At the same time five European routes will move from Terminal 5 to Terminal 3.
British Airways demands Heathrow expansion
British Airways has once again called on the British government to urgently address the lack of new hub airport capacity in the south-east of England. Responding to the government’s “Developing a sustainable framework for UK aviation” consultation, the airline warned that in order to support the UK economy there must be additional aviation capacity to meet growing demand for global connectivity.
British Airways relaunches Executive Club for frequent fliers
British Airways is re-launching its award winning Executive Club for frequent fliers with a brand new ‘Bronze’ card tier. The new Bronze tier will bridge the gap between Blue and Silver tiers. Blue card holders will need just half the Silver threshold level to be promoted to Bronze.
British Airways tables bid for bmi
British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) has tabled an offer for rival bmi according to reports from Sky News. If successful the deal would see the British flag-carrier cement its position as the largest carrier at London Heathrow where bmi presently owns ten per cent of the landing slots.
BA, Iberia and American celebrate anniversary of transatlantic partnership
American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia are celebrating the success of their transatlantic partnership at the deal reaches its first anniversary. More than 12 million people have travelled on joint business flights in the last year to 40 cities in North America and Europe.
Caribbean proves a big hit with families, says BA
British Airways has revealed its top holiday destinations for travellers looking to get away for the October half-term. Favourite locations for travellers include hotspots in destinations such as North America, Caribbean holidays and the Middle East.
British Airways offer free ski carriage on London City flights this winter
British Airways is offering winter sports fans the chance to fly their skis for free to the top three ski destinations from London City Airport.
British Airways, American Airways strengthen ties
American Airlines (AA) and British Airways (BA) will jointly operate British Airways Galleries Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), further strengthening the joint business relationship between the two carriers. This is the second joint lounge operated by American and British Airways; the first – the Denver Admirals Club – opened in November 2010.
BA celebrates luxury flights to New York, Moscow
British Airways is celebrating the second anniversary of its business class-only flights between London and New York. At the same time, the British flag-carrier has confirmed it will add business and first class cabins to its departures to Russian capital Moscow.
US businessman jailed for drunken rage on BA flight
A US businessman has been jailed for three months after he abused cabin crew on a British Airways flight to London, according to reports.
IAG - London Heathrow slot purchase by bmi
IAG has approved the acquisition by British Airways of six daily slot pairs at London Heathrow from bmi British Midland International.