British Airways News Page 65
BA surrenders hope of Heathrow third runway
British Airways has given up hope of a third runway being built at Heathrow Airport. Willie Walsh, the chief executive of the airline’s parent company International Airlines Group, said his focus would now turn to expanding operations in cities such as Madrid.
British Airways call for APD reform
British Airways has called for a three-pronged approach to reform of Air Passenger Duty to make it more consistent with the government’s overriding objective of economic growth. The call comes as figures from the Office for National Statistic reveal a sharp fall in consumer spending during April which, coupled to the increase in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits revealed yesterday, could suggest the economy may be slipping back toward recession.
British Airways inks new codeshare with airberlin
British Airways and airberlin are cementing their relationship by entering into a codeshare arrangement on more than 40 flights across Europe. This agreement means that British Airways’ customers can now buy direct flights on airberlin to the cities of Nuremburg, Munster and Paderborn through ba.com.
BA adds capacity, first class on Las Vegas flights
British Airways has boosted capacity and added a first class cabin on its route to Las Vegas following a successful launch in 2009. Moving over to a Boeing 747, BA will add 18 per cent capacity to the route – a total of 124 seats, including 14 in first class.
British Airways introduces First class on flights to Las Vegas
British Airways has introduced First class on its daily flights to Las Vegas from London Heathrow as the airline increases its capacity by 18 percent.
British Airways takes delivery of 100th Airbus
British Airways has taken delivery of an A320 aircraft, making it a member of a prestigious airline club that can boast 100 or more aircraft deliveries from every member of Airbus’ Single Aisle aircraft Family.
BA “pleased” with $89.5m cargo price fixing settlement
British Airways has said it is “pleased” with an agreement to pay $89.5m in settlement for a civil lawsuit in the US over fixing the price of air cargo. The deal follows an investigation by the Department of Justice into a breach of anti-trust rules within the air transport industry between 2000 and 2006.
IATA Summit 2011: BA’s Willie Walsh eyes BMI take-over
Willie Walsh, the chief executive of IAG, has expressed a renewed interest in buying Bmi, in a bid to gain the airline’s valuable slots at Heathrow. Speaking at the International Air Transport Association summit in Singapore, he said a potential deal hinged on whether current owner Lufthansa was willing to sell.
IATA 2011: Willie Walsh warns EU of new emissions trading scheme
BA and Iberia boss Willie Walsh has warned that the EU must delay plans to charge non-European airlines under the emissions trading scheme in order to avoid a trade war between the EU and the US and China. He has also called instead for a global ETS.
BA launches new daily San Diego flight
British Airways has launched a new daily flight to San Diego - its latest Californian holiday hotspot. As the only airline flying directly from Europe, the new route offers greater access to local markets for business, as well as a popular leisure destination.
British Airways starts new flights to San Diego
British Airways is launching new daily flights to San Diego - its latest Californian holiday hotspot, from June 1st. As the only airline flying directly from Europe, the new route offers greater access to local markets for business, as well as a popular leisure destination.
BA in luxury sale
British Airways is cutting its fares by up to 29 per cent in business class and up to 60 per cent in its First Class cabin in its Luxury Sale for bookings made between May 26 and June 21, 2011. Over 80 destinations are included in the sale based on various travel dates from June 9 to December 31, 2011.