British Airways wins the Best Domestic Airline category at the 2018 Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association Awards

LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has won the Best Domestic Airline category at the prestigious Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association Awards for 2018. The award was accepted by Keith Chuter, British Airways’ sales manager, Scotland. Keith said: “We are delighted to have won this prestigious award.” “Our Scottish operation is a vital… Read the full press release

British Airways unveils a poppy decal on a Boeing 747 fuselage

LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways proudly unveils a poppy decal on a Boeing 747 fuselage, as a symbol of remembrance for the fallen. In the centenary year of the end of the First World War, the 8ft by 8ft poppy will be displayed on the aircraft as it flies to numerous… Read the full press release

British Airways celebrates raising £20 million for Comic Relief

LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Flying Start, British Airways’ global charity partnership with Comic Relief, is celebrating raising a mammoth £20 million. Flying Start began in 2010 with a goal to raise £20 million by the end of 2020 and has achieved its fundraising target more than a year ahead of schedule, thanks… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with Bremont to launch a limited-edition timepiece that features metal from the most famous and iconic planes in history – Concorde

LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is proud to partner with luxury British watchmakers Bremont on the launch of a new limited-edition timepiece that features metal from one of the most famous and iconic planes in history – Concorde. Ahead of the airline’s centenary celebrations next year, the special edition watch was… Read the full press release

British Airways and KidZania encourage children to consider an exciting career in aviation

British Airways and KidZania are encouraging the next generation of children to fly 125,000 children have so far taken the controls of an aircraft at the British Airways Aviation Academy 15 per cent discount at KidZania London for British Airways customers LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is encouraging its youngest customers… Read the full press release

British Airways announces a multi-million pounds investment in staff training to provide the very best service to its customers

Multi-million pounds investment in staff training Staff empowered and trained to work across the terminal to solve any problem Mobile devices will help them to assist with reservations, ticketing, flight changes, re-bookings and up to date flight information Part of a continued initiative to care for and put customers at the heart of its business… Read the full press release

British Airways launches two-per-week summer service from Heathrow to Charleston, South Carolina

LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers can swing their way to charming Charleston next summer as British Airways launches a new route to the soulful South Carolina city. From April 4, 2019, British Airways will launch a two-per-week summer service from Heathrow, Terminal 5 and will be the only airline flying direct between… Read the full press release

Hundreds of children with illness or disability taken to Orlando for a holiday of a lifetime on a chartered British Airways jumbo jet

LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds of children, who all have a serious illness or disability, arrived at Heathrow this morning for the departure of Dreamflight 2018 which whisked them to Orlando for a holiday of a lifetime on a chartered British Airways jumbo jet. Every year Dreamflight raises funds to enable the… Read the full press release

The British Airways Solo Travel Study unveils the reasons why passengers choose to head out alone

British Airways plots the rise of the solo female traveller in the BA Global Solo Travel Study, revealing almost half of women are choosing to travel solo   More British men and women were over 50 on their first solo trip compared to any other country Sixteen per cent of UK women are jetting off… Read the full press release

British Airways as the official airline partner of Team UK for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018

LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is proud to announce it will be the official airline partner of Team UK, a 72-strong group of wounded, injured and sick serving military personnel and veterans, who have been specially selected to represent Great Britain at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, presented by Jaguar Land… Read the full press release

British Airways to operate daily flight between Tennessee and Heathrow next summer

Nashville is the fastest new route to move to a daily service in 10 years Additional two weekly services added on flight from London LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is set to increase its flights to Nashville next summer, operating a daily flight between Tennessee and Heathrow. The addition of two… Read the full press release

British Airways appoints Andrew Brem as Chief Commercial Officer and a member of its Management Committee

LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today (October 08, 2018) announced that Andrew Brem is appointed Chief Commercial Officer and a member of the British Airways Management Committee.  Andrew Brem joins British Airways on 29 October, 2018 and takes responsibility for the airline’s Commercial division, reporting to Chairman and CEO, Alex Cruz…. Read the full press release

British Airways unveils selection of 19 must-see destinations for 2019

LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has revealed its annual travel predictions for the year ahead, selecting the top 19 must-see destinations for 2019. Highly-anticipated events and new routes shape the list, which includes everything from the popular party hotspot of Las Vegas, to the budding land of Osaka and the romantic… Read the full press release

British Airways Executive Club members can now collect double the Avios with new promotion

Members of the Executive Club can collect double Avios when they book and fly before the end of the year Promotion applies across all routes and cabins LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the British Airways Executive Club can now collect double the Avios when they fly, thanks to a new offer… Read the full press release

British Airways Holidays unveils offers to Europe’s magical Christmas markets

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — We may have just enjoyed one of the hottest summers on record in the UK but with the weather taking a chilly turn and the Christmas countdown starting, now is the time to book a visit to one of Europe’s magical Christmas markets. With a merry selection of… Read the full press release

British designer Ozwald Boateng to bring modern contemporary twist to British Airways uniforms

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Savile Row tailoring expert, Ozwald Boateng OBE, is to be the next in an auspicious line-up of British designers to develop uniforms for the airline. Boateng, who is known for bringing a modern contemporary twist to the classic British institution of tailoring, will be designing a collection for… Read the full press release

British Airways starts direct flights to Osaka, Japan from March 31, 2019

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers are set to soak up Osaka next summer as the airline is launching direct flights to Japan’s second largest city. The four-per-week service takes off from March 31, 2019 with flights departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and landing into Osaka’s Kansai International Airport. The new route takes… Read the full press release

British Airways to launch new three-times-a-day flights from London City Airport to Munich

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to launch new three-times-a-day flights from London City Airport to the Bavarian beer capital of Munich next year. The year-round flights, which start on February 16, means British Airways will offer four German routes from London City, with each-way hand baggage only fares to Munich from £59. As well… Read the full press release

British Airways supports HRH The Duke of Cambridge, Tusk Trust and United for Wildlife in their mission to fight wildlife crime

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — HRH The Duke of Cambridge departed from Heathrow this evening on a British Airways A380 aircraft displaying the message #EndWildlifeCrime, kicking off a mission to highlight the urgent global threat to wildlife and people from the illegal wildlife trade. Prince William will be undertaking a working trip to… Read the full press release

British Airways Awarded £70k in grants to Ol Pejeta project to provide clean water for rhinos  

Airline has invested in Kenyan conservation project through its Carbon Fund  Awarded £70k in grants to Ol Pejeta project to provide clean water for rhinos    Grant also provides free WiFi for local schoolchildren and community   LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ customers have been thanked by a conservation project in Kenya for their donations towards solar powered water pumps to… Read the full press release

British Airways announces a number of innovations to make its customers’ journeys much easier

123,000 customers travel with the airline every single day, with a large proportion transferring The airline has invested in new technology and new vehicles in Terminal 5 to enhance the experience Dedicated connections staff will help customers travel through the airport LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The airline has come up with a… Read the full press release

British Airways launches a new route to the island of Kos, Greece

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers can start plotting their Greek escape now as British Airways launches a new route to the island of Kos. Seats are available to book on ba.com from today with flights operating on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 15 through to October 26, 2019. Fares start from £70 one-way… Read the full press release

British Airways Carbon Fund helped with the refurbishment of former janitor’s house in Renfrewshire town

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A former janitor’s house, which had lain empty and derelict for seven years, has undergone a six-figure refurbishment and is now providing much needed community space in a Renfrewshire town, thanks partly to British Airways. The building, which provides after school care and is operated by the social enterprise… Read the full press release

British Airways announces codeshare agreement with Vistara

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Indian domestic carrier, Vistara, have today (September 06, 2018) announced a new partnership that will open up more routes between London and India than ever before. As part of the new agreement customers can book seats on Vistara flights to destinations across India from Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi. Seats… Read the full press release

British Airways launches a multi-million pound investment in its short haul business class cabin, Club Europe

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is making a multi-million pound investment in its short haul business class cabin, Club Europe. The spend is part of the airline’s current £4.5bn investment plan and will focus on enhanced food and drink. From September 12* the airline will introduce new menus with improved recipes… Read the full press release

British Airways and Monkey World in Dorset rescue a baby Slow Loris primate named Nora

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways teamed up with Monkey World in Dorset to rescue a baby Slow Loris primate named Nora, which was being sold illegally in a pet shop in Lebanon. The young, endangered, nocturnal primate had been prized away from her mother to be sold, and faced an uncertain… Read the full press release

British Airways as Principal Partner to Twickenham Stadium and the Official Airline Partner to England Rugby

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways announced as Principal Partner to Twickenham Stadium and the Official Airline Partner to England Rugby British Airways will become the Official Airline Partner to England Rugby, flying the Men’s and Women’s squads to tournaments around the world. The multi-year, ground-breaking new partnership will also see the… Read the full press release

British Airways’ World Sale now on with huge discounts on flights and holidays

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ World Sale is now on with huge discounts on flights and holidays from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City. The sale, which ends at 11.59 pm on September 25 includes the airline’s new routes to Durban, Pittsburgh and The Seychelles and there are return flights to California available… Read the full press release

British Airways to add more aircraft, more routes and more frequencies at London City Airport this winter

LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is celebrating its busiest ever summer at London City Airport with news that more aircraft, more routes and more frequencies will be added to the network this winter. Four additional Embraer E190 aircraft will join the BA CityFlyer fleet during 2019, bringing the total fleet number to 26… Read the full press release

British Airways kicks off its centenary celebration with fellow 99-year-old, Mary Parsons

British Airways celebrates its birthday with Mary Parsons, a fellow 99-year-old Activity taking place at Heathrow to mark the airline’s birthday including 99 ice creams, a marching band and staff in heritage uniforms LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — One 99-year-old kicked off her milestone birthday celebrations early after British Airways surprised her with a… Read the full press release