LONDON, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Winter is coming to London City Airport as a British Airways Plane of Thrones takes off for the mystical land of ‘Winterfell’. Known in more modern, and real life, times as Iceland, this is the first time its capital city Reykjavik has had a direct air link from the… Read the full press release
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British Airways offers more low fares (at under £40) on its winter short-haul routes from Heathrow
LONDON, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has this week announced it is offering customers more fares for under £40 than ever before from Heathrow this winter, with the most affordable starting from £30 or under, each-way. These routes include Luxembourg (from £27), Palma (from £28), Malaga (from £30) and Bilbao (from £30). It’s… Read the full press release
British Airways Club World customers can now enjoy luxurious bedding and amenity kits from The White Company
LONDON, UK, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers travelling between London and New York JFK, will get an even better night’s sleep in the sky as new bedding from The White Company goes on board from this week. Club World customers on the airline’s flagship route can now enjoy luxurious bedding and amenity kits from the… Read the full press release
British Airways welcomes more than 1,000 students as part of Work Experience Month 2017
British Airways welcomes more than 1,000 students as part of Work Experience Month 2017 London, 2017-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is welcoming more than 1,000 students as part of Work Experience Month 2017. Students will get to experience the airline’s world class facilities and speak to colleagues at its engineering bases… Read the full press release
British Airways announces double Avios offer on all flights across its network
British Airways announces double Avios offer on all flights across its network London, 2017-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Executive Club Members can earn double the number of Avios than usual when buying flights across the airline’s network between October 11 and December 31, 2017 for travel within the same period. The… Read the full press release
British Airways expands Inverness – Heathrow service to ten flights a week from March 2018
LONDON, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to expand its Inverness – Heathrow service from seven to ten flights a week from March next year. The new schedule, which will see a 30 per cent increase in capacity on the route, is the second major boost to the economy of the highlands and… Read the full press release
British Airways to start new twice-weekly service to southern Spanish city of Almeria
LONDON, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will be able to bask in beautiful Almeria next year when the airline starts a new twice-weekly service to the southern Spanish city on March 27, 2018. Situated in the southeast of Spain and perfectly positioned on the Mediterranean Sea, Almeria is famous for its Spaghetti Western film… Read the full press release
British Airways reveals top 18 must-see destinations for 2018
LONDON, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has revealed its annual travel predictions for the year ahead selecting the top 18 must-see destinations for 2018. Highly-anticipated sporting events, new routes and TV programmes all influence the top travel predictions. The latest season of Game of Thrones has put Croatia firmly on the map, and… Read the full press release
British Airways, Iberia reach New Distribution Capability (NDC) related Agreement with Hogg Robinson Group
LONDON, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Iberia have confirmed today that they have reached a New Distribution Capability (NDC) related Agreement with Hogg Robinson Group. Under this initial Agreement, bookings made by Hogg Robinson Group in key European markets for British Airways and Iberia marketed flights will not be subject to the Distribution… Read the full press release
Twin brothers pilots at British Airways to retire: 45,000 flying hours; 3.5 years in the air and over two million customers flown
LONDON, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Twin brothers who work as British Airways pilots celebrated their 60th birthdays today by walking off their last ever flights, only 30 seconds apart. Captains Jeremy and Nick Hart both fly A320 aircraft on short-haul routes for British Airways. After being born 30 minutes apart they decided a fitting end… Read the full press release
British Airways partners with Velocys to design waste plants that convert household waste into renewable jet fuel
LONDON, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has entered a partnership to design a series of waste plants that convert household waste into renewable jet fuel to power its fleet. The partnership, with Velocys, a renewable fuels company, is part of the airline’s plans to develop long-term, sustainable fuel options. The first plant will… Read the full press release
British Airways launches direct flights from Heathrow Terminal 5 to the Seychelles
LONDON, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Sun seekers wanting to discover paradise next year will now have even more choice as British Airways launches direct flights to one of the world’s most desirable holiday destinations. From March 24 2018 customers will be able to fly direct from Heathrow Terminal 5 to the Seychelles, making British… Read the full press release
British Airways the first airline worldwide to deploy eco-friendly Mototok tugs to push back aircraft from gate remotely
LONDON, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has become the first airline worldwide to introduce high-tech remote controlled devices to push back aircraft across its short-haul operation. The airline is modernising its operation to maintain and further improve punctuality for its customers. In partnership with Heathrow, the eco-friendly Mototok tugs will allow British Airways… Read the full press release
British Airways announces seat sale from 22 Gatwick destinations, September 14-September 19
LONDON, UK, 2017-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As the back to work blues begin to set in, British Airways is turning up the heat at Gatwick with a quarter of a million seats available for less than £30. From 11am on September 14 until midnight on September 19, the airline is offering 250,000 seats*, the equivalent… Read the full press release
British Airways resumes all flights to the Caribbean and Florida
LONDON, UK, 2017-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A British Airways Boeing 777 took off for Turks and Caicos today for the first time since the island was struck by Hurricane Irma. The airline has now resumed all its flights to the Caribbean and Florida after they were disrupted by the worst hurricane to hit the… Read the full press release
British Airways launches new restaurant-style dining experience on flights between Heathrow and New York JFK
LONDON, 2017-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The first tranche of British Airways’ £400 million investment in Club World, its long-haul business cabin, is set to arrive on September 1 as a new restaurant-style dining experience launches on flights between Heathrow and New York JFK. Travellers will be able to select their choice of freshly prepared… Read the full press release
British Airways adds two new transatlantic routes to its summer 2018 schedule at Gatwick
British Airways adds two new transatlantic routes to its summer 2018 schedule at Gatwick LONDON, 2017-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has announced it will be adding another two new transatlantic routes to its summer 2018 schedule at Gatwick. Toronto in Canada, will be taking to the air from May 1, with three… Read the full press release
British Airways: fly to Europe and back for a grand total of just £35, plus 9,000 Avios
British Airways: fly to Europe and back for a grand total of just £35, plus 9,000 Avios London, 2017-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is offering thousands of customers the chance to fly to Europe and back for a grand total of just £35, plus 9,000 Avios as part of its Reward… Read the full press release
British Airways launches new flights from Manchester to Salzburg in Austria and Chambery in France
British Airways launches new flights from Manchester to Salzburg in Austria and Chambery in France London, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is helping customers beat the post summer holiday blues with week-long half board winter snow packages for under £600, including direct flights from Manchester. To celebrate the launch of the… Read the full press release
British Airways adds Graham’s Six Grapes to its business class drinks menu
British Airways adds Graham’s Six Grapes to its business class drinks menu London, 2017-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has added Graham’s Six Grapes, the Port favoured by Sir Winston Churchill, to its business class (Club World) drinks menu starting this month. Back then it was known as Graham’s Vintage Character Port… Read the full press release
British Airways announces new codeshare agreement with Scottish airline Loganair
British Airways announces new codeshare agreement with Scottish airline Loganair London, 2017-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with Scottish airline Loganair. The new agreement, which comes into effect on 1 September when Loganair begins operating as an independent airline, will enable customers from the Highlands and… Read the full press release
British Airways offers more than 65,000 seats at ultra-low fares to and from 26 Gatwick destinations
British Airways offers more than 65,000 seats at ultra-low fares to and from 26 Gatwick destinations London, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — As the summer holidays begin, British Airways is turning up the heat at Gatwick with thousands of seats available for under £40. The airline is offering more than 65,000 seats*, the… Read the full press release
British Airways new pre-flight safety video features some of Britain’s best-loved personalities
British Airways new pre-flight safety video features some of Britain’s best-loved personalities London, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A team of top celebrities including Gordon Ramsay, Rob Brydon, Sir Ian McKellen and Thandie Newton make appearances in British Airways’ entertaining new pre-flight safety video, which launches in September. The new film features some of… Read the full press release
British Airways launches new routes from London City Airport to Paris, Prague and Reykjavik in October
British Airways launches new routes from London City Airport to Paris, Prague and Reykjavik in October London, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to launch new routes from London City Airport to three European capitals, Paris, Prague and Reykjavik, in October. The new services to the three popular cities will mean… Read the full press release
British Airways offers free flights for children under 12 who travel with a full paying adult this summer
British Airways offers free flights for children under 12 who travel with a full paying adult this summer London, 2017-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The school holidays are nearing and its ‘books away’ for the majority of British children but should they spend the summer swotting up on their geography? In a recent… Read the full press release
British Airways adds extra flights from Heathrow and Gatwick this winter
British Airways adds extra flights from Heathrow and Gatwick this winter London, 2017-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is making enjoying the winter sun even easier for customers this year with extra flights from Heathrow and Gatwick being added to the airline’s schedules. The airline is launching a new route from Heathrow… Read the full press release
British Airways to provide customers a great night’s sleep in the sky through partnership with The White Company
British Airways to provide customers a great night’s sleep in the sky through partnership with The White Company London, 2017-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today (July 04, 2017) announced its plans to give customers a great night’s sleep in the sky through a partnership with the luxury lifestyle brand, The White… Read the full press release
London City Airport welcomes new British Airways flight to Skiathos
London, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — All the beauty of the Greek island of Skiathos – home to the hit musical film Mamma Mia! – came to London City Airport today (Monday 26 June) courtesy of the London City Singers. To celebrate the inaugural British Airways flight to Skiathos, London’s first all-female barber shop… Read the full press release
Assistance dog EJ the Golden Labrador notched up his 262nd flight with British Airways
England, 2017-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has welcomed one of its most frequent flyers on board a flight from Heathrow to Manchester – EJ the Golden Labrador. The fully trained assistance dog, who travelled with his owner, Hounds for Heroes charity founder Allen Parton, notched up his 262nd flight when he flew north…. Read the full press release
British Airways launches two cool new ski routes for winter from Heathrow
British Airways launches two cool new ski routes for winter from Heathrow LONDON, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As summer temperatures continue to rise across the UK, British Airways is launching two cool new ski routes for winter and more flights available from Heathrow for under £40 than ever before. The new Heathrow… Read the full press release