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British Airways boosts Antigua flights despite APD concerns
British Airways has boosted its services to Antigua & Barbuda at a time when the airline has been cutting services to the Caribbean. Air Passenger Duty has been blamed for the cutbacks, with Antigua & Barbuda the only destination to gain flights in a new schedule announced earlier.
British Airways swoops for BMI landing slots at Heathrow
International Airlines Group has confirmed subsidiary British Airways will purchase six daily slot pairs at London Heathrow from bmi British Midland International. The slots will be used by British Airways from late October 2011 with the airline looking to expand both its long-haul and short-haul network at the airport.
BA launches biggest ad campaign in a decade
British Airways is launching its biggest advertising campaign in more than a decade, including adverts on television, newspapers and online.
British Airways chief executive Keith Williams blames APD for Caribbean cuts
British Airways has announced plans to reduce flights to the Caribbean following a sharp rise in Air Passenger Duty. Blaming falling passenger numbers on the punitive tax, BA chief executive, Keith Williams, confirmed the news during the Caribbean Tourism Organisation conference in St Martin.
New British Airways chief to make appearance at WTM 2011
British Airways’ newly-appointed chief executive Keith Williams has been confirmed to speak at World Travel Market 2011 as part of its Business Day program on Thursday, November 10th. Williams took over at the airline in May when the UK flag-carrier merged with its Spanish counterpart, Iberia, in a £4.3 billion deal.
British Airways to introduce First & Business Class to Moscow
For the first time, customers on British Airways’ London Heathrow to Moscow service will be able to sample the airline’s award-winning services in First and business class from next year.
The first British Airways electric bus lands at Heathrow
British Airways is leading the way by becoming the first airline at Heathrow Airport to introduce an all-electric bus service for staff between Terminal 5 and the company’s headquarters at Waterside.
BA increases Moscow capacity with longhaul aircraft
Customers on British Airways’ London Heathrow to Moscow service will be able to sample the airline’s award-winning services in First and Club World business class from next year.
Champagne! British Airways raises the bar
While Gerard Depardieu is unlikely to be invited to indulge, British Airways has reveled its latest attempt to add some extra sparkle to its wine lists. The company-wide development sees the carrier seek out the world’s most prestigious wines to create an in-flight cellar any Michelin-star restaurant would be proud of.
British Airways cabin crew to use iPads
British Airways cabin crew are using the latest iPad model to bring a new dimension to customer service in the air.
Scared of flying? Learn with British Airways
The British Airways Flying with Confidence course is celebrating 25 years of helping nervous flyers take to the skies worry-free. Over the past 25 years the one-day course, run by experts including psychologists and British Airways pilots, has helped more than 45,000 people.
BA rolls out facebook app
British Airways has launched a new app on its Facebook page to allow users to create and comment on their perfect days in locations around the world.