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British Airways Celebrates 75 Years of UK-Japan Flights with Launch of Exclusive Club Suite Cabin

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British Airways’ predecessor, BOAC, became the first British airline to operate passenger flights between the UK and Japan in 1948 To celebrate this milestone anniversary, British Airways is launching its latest business class seat, reintroducing its First cabin, and offering menus inspired by traditional dishes previously served on this route for customers to enjoy London,… Read the full press release

British Airways Expands European Network with New Destinations in Latvia, Serbia, and Germany, Offering More Travel Choices and Affordable Fares

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Riga in Latvia and Belgrade in Serbia are among the latest additions to British Airways’ short-haul route network Milan Linate re-joins London City’s network while San Sebastian is extended into the winter Heathrow operations to Ljubljana and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport have also been extended into the winter to become year-round destinations London, UK, 2023-Aug-05… Read the full press release

British Airways Reveals Airport Personas: From ‘Airport Ace’ to ‘Airport Ambler’ – How Travelers Navigate the Airport Experience

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British Airways’ survey reveals the different personas travellers take on when they get to the airport, with 54 per cent saying they adopt a new identity Travellers from the East Midlands are the most organised and likely to take charge as the ‘Airport Ace’ with Northern Irish holidaymakers (22 per cent) more likely to be… Read the full press release

British Airways Doubles Inflight Entertainment Content, Including Boxsets, Movies, Podcasts, and More

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British Airways has doubled the amount of content available for customers to watch on its inflight entertainment system since the start of the year The airline now has more than 70 complete boxsets and 20 franchises available on its flights across every cabin, offering more choice for customers when they travel This month the airline has… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia Forge Groundbreaking Alliance, Expanding Worldwide Connectivity and Avios Benefits

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Starting 11 December 2023, Iberia will operate daily flights between Madrid and Doha, significantly increasing capacity between the two oneworld hubs Global travellers can now enjoy worldwide connectivity via Doha, London, and Madrid with increased Avios benefits DOHA, LONDON, MADRID, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia, the national carriers… Read the full press release

British Airways Trials New Digital Wayfinding Tool for London Heathrow Passengers

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British Airways is trialling new digital wayfinding technology to support customers travelling through London Heathrow Terminal 5 and Terminal 3 this summer The new technology provides connecting customers with clear instructions to help them navigate from their arrival gate to their onward departure gate With customers gearing up for summer holidays, British Airways offers advice to… Read the full press release

Swissport Cyprus Extends Contract with British Airways for Airport Ground Services at Larnaca International Airport

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Larnaca, Cyprus, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Cyprus secured a contract extension with its long-standing partner, British Airways, for airport ground services at Larnaca International Airport (LCA). The contract, which dates to 2008, covers complete airport ground services. Swissport also offers lounge hospitality for airline’s passengers at Larnaca’s airport. Swissport, the largest airport… Read the full press release

British Airways Enhances Avios Collection with Ancillary Purchases and Cash-based Rewards

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The way British Airways Executive Club Members collect Avios is transforming from 18 October 2023, offering Members a transparent, consistent and simplified way to collect Avios Under the new collection model, Members can earn up to nine Avios per £1 spent, depending on their Tier status From the same date, additional enhancements will allow Members to… Read the full press release

British Airways Opens Bespoke Whispering Angel Bar in Terminal 5 Lounge

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British Airways has opened its exclusive Whispering Angel rosé bar for customers travelling through its lounge at the B gates at London Heathrow Terminal 5 (Terminal 5B) The introduction of the new rosé bar marks the first phase of the airline’s refresh of the lounge The airline has also recently introduced Whispering Angel’s big brother, Rock… Read the full press release

British Airways Helps Customer Fulfill Dream of Flying Again with Service Dog

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Ahead of Disability Awareness Day, Brian Hickman travelled on his first flight in 15 years with service dog Lily to showcase that flying can be accessible for everyone British Airways carries service dogs free of charge in the cabin of all its flights and customers are able to book this service by contacting the airline’s… Read the full press release

British Airways Enhances Summer Travel Experience with Holiday Treats, Inflight Entertainment, and Exclusive Rosé Bar

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British Airways is offering summer treats on board, including ice cream and seasonal menus The airline is re-introducing sparkling wine in World Traveller Plus pre-take off It’s also showing a dedicated ‘Summer Fun’ channel for families on its inflight entertainment British Airways continues to offer customers ‘top tips’ for summer travel to ensure a smoother… Read the full press release

BA Euroflyer Introduces New Onboard Purchasing Options and Seasonal Menus in Club Europe

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London, UK, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ Gatwick-based short-haul subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has expanded the options available for customers to purchase in Euro Traveller (economy) and launched new seasonal menus in Club Europe (business class). The airline, working with its retail partner Tourvest, has expanded its onboard offering by introducing new options… Read the full press release

Lewis Capaldi performs surprise mid-air concert on British Airways flight ahead of new album release

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Teasing his forthcoming single “Wish You the Best”, Lewis Capaldi surprised British Airways customers with an exclusive, live performance of the ballad on board a flight from London Heathrow to Los Angeles Lewis Capaldi sang live at 35,000ft on a British Airways Boeing 777-300 aircraft flying over the Atlantic Ocean en route to the City of… Read the full press release

British Airways introduces award-winning English Sparkling wines in Club World cabin

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British Airways is introducing award-winning English Sparkling wines in its Club World (business class) cabin for the first time The airline is championing British provenance by working with four local wine producers from across England The four English Sparkling wine options have been carefully selected by the airline’s Master of Wine and will be available… Read the full press release

British Airways raises £27.3m for Flying Start on Red Nose Day, celebrates with an oarsome race

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British Airways is celebrating raising more than £27 million for its global charity partnership with Comic Relief by challenging the GB Rowing Team to race a British Airways aircraft Alison Hammond, Rylan and Sir Steve Redgrave put their support behind the event at London City Airport Funds raised for Comic Relief through the Flying Start… Read the full press release

British Airways and VisitBritain team up for new campaign: ‘Ask Britain Anything

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London, UK, 2023-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The US has always been curious about British culture, but how well do Americans truly know the British? British Airways and VisitBritain have joined forces in a new campaign that gives an insider’s view on modern Britain, with all its vibrancy and warmth, to inspire US visitors… Read the full press release

British Airways and American Airlines Unveil Bridge Bar at JFK Airport Terminal 8

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British Airways and American Airlines feature Betty Buzz and Aviation American Gin as part of their joint New York JFK Terminal 8 Greenwich LoungeTM experience It is the first time the beverage brands have come together, creating a one-of-a-kind experience with British Airways and American Airlines in the new Bridge Bar Lounge customers can enjoy a… Read the full press release

Win a Dream Holiday to Orlando with British Airways Holidays and Universal Orlando Resort, Courtesy of Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

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British Airways Holidays and Universal Orlando Resort are confirmed as official holiday prize providers for the 19th series of Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway which launched on ITV1 and ITVX last Saturday 25 February More than 250 lucky prize winners will win seats on a specially chartered British Airways flight and stay for six nights,… Read the full press release

British Airways Partnering with Travel Places to Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Business Travel

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London, UK, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Group business travel specialists, Travel Places, is launching a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fund, providing a unique opportunity for its clients to address the carbon footprint from their business travel. Travel Places works with sporting governing bodies, world-class athletes, international musicians, and production companies from the… Read the full press release

London City Airport Sees Record Growth with 3 Million Passengers in 2022, Plans for Further Improvements in 2023

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Passenger volumes up 318% on 2021 Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Zurich the top 3 routes 2022 also an award-winning year for LCY, including the title of Best UK Airport from the Telegraph and Conde Nast With major upgrades to the airport experience underway, LCY expects to welcome closer to 4 million passengers this year London, UK,… Read the full press release

London Gatwick Airport Sees Strong Recovery with 71% of Pre-Pandemic Passenger Numbers in 2022

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London, UK, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Annual traffic results published by VINCI Airports show that London Gatwick Airport served 32.8 million passengers in 2022, which represents 71% of pre-pandemic (2019) numbers.  This follows the airport welcoming only 6.3 million passengers in 2021. Gatwick Airport’s strong recovery is further evidenced by its increased long-haul connectivity,… Read the full press release

British Airways unveils new, bespoke uniform designed by Ozwald Boateng

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British Airways has unveiled a new uniform for the first time in nearly 20 years Designed by British, Ghanaian Savile Row fashion designer and tailor Ozwald Boateng, OBE, Boateng spent time shadowing colleagues in their roles at the airline to create the unique collection More than 1,500 British Airways’ colleagues inputted into the design and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and British Airways Partner with IndusInd Bank to Launch Co-Branded Credit Card in India

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The first joint Qatar Airways and British Airways co-branded credit card with IndusInd Bank in India brings benefits such as meet-and-greet service, tier fast-track and concierge service Mumbai, India, 2023-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, British Airways Executive Club and IndusInd Bank,  today (05 January 2023) announced… Read the full press release

BA Euroflyer Expands Short-Haul Route Network with New Services to Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos, and Innsbruck

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London, UK, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has added Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network, in addition to a new summer Salzburg service. Montpellier, in the south of France, is a new addition to British Airways’ network, operating three times a week in the… Read the full press release

50% of UK Workers Do Not Use Full Annual Leave Allocation, British Airways Holidays Survey Reveals

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London, UK, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Holidays new survey reveals 50% of UK working adults do not take their full annual leave allocation.* The survey, commissioned by British Airways Holidays with YouGov Plc., found that more than a third of working Brits (36%) who did not take their full annual leave… Read the full press release

British Airways: New Daily Flight from London to Florence Now Available for Summer 2023

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London, UK, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 16 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 at 07:50 on an A320Neo aircraft. Known for its Renaissance art scene, architectural masterpieces… Read the full press release

CVG welcomes British Airways new direct route between the Cincinnati region and London Heathrow

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Cincinnati, Oh., 2022-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, British Airways and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) announced a new direct route between the Cincinnati region and London Heathrow, which will begin operating in 2023. Starting on June 5, 2023, this will be the only direct flight between the UK and all of Ohio,… Read the full press release

British Airways Executive Club Members can now book Reward Flight Saver to every destination on its global network

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In a move to unlock more value and reward for its Members, British Airways has today announced it’s doubled the number of long-haul destinations available for RFS bookings with Avios RFS flights now include Club World (long-haul business class) and World Traveller Plus (premium economy) for every long-haul flight In addition, for the first time… Read the full press release

BA Euroflyer earns Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

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London, UK, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a first summer of operations at London Gatwick, this week marked a significant milestone for BA Euroflyer as the airline, a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). BA Euroflyer operates… Read the full press release

British Airways American Express® Cardmembers can now use Companion Vouchers to book Aer Lingus and Iberia Reward flights

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London, UK, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With the addition of these two airlines, Cardmembers who have earned a British Airways American Express Companion Voucher since 2021 will have even more choice – whether that’s on destinations, routes, or a greater number of seats – across the airlines’ global networks, offering more opportunities to… Read the full press release