British Airways has suspended its plans to create a new budget airline based in London Gatwick, blaming pilots for being unwilling to sign on to the deal. The Future Of British Airways At London Gatwick Is In Doubt After...
First Impressions: British Airways 777-300 Business Class
For our return from our summer in Europe, my family flew British Airways business class, including a 777-300 from London to Los Angeles. Although our equipment was swapped from the new Club World Suites to the older generation business...
Justice: Abusive Passengers Will Pay Fines To Flight Attendants
A trio of British Airways passengers who verbally abused flight attendants in the worst of ways after being cut off from alcohol have now received fines, including restitution for the flight attendants involved. It’s an interesting concept and highly...
British Airways’ No-Notice Devaluation On Short Haul Awards
British Airways has raised pricing on its short- and mid-haul awards without notice. As usual, the problem is not with the devaluation, but with the lack of communication surrounding it. British Airways Increases Shorthaul Flight Pricing By 750 Avios...
British Airways Elite Status Extension Is A Hopeful Sign
British Airways is extending the elite status of many Executive Club members for another year. While the status match extension shows that air travel still has a long road to recovery, it also makes it more likely other carriers...
British Airways Pins Its Hopes On Premium Economy
British Airways sees its “Word Traveller Plus” premium economy product as key to its recovery, as the United Kingdom surges past its neighbors in coronavirus vaccinations. British Airways Sees Premium Economy Recovery First, the bad news. British Airways does...
A Final Flight For Captain Sir Tom Moore
A funeral was held in England today for Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised over £32 million for the UK’s National Health Service during the lockdown and died tragically with COVID-19 just weeks before his 101st birthday. His story highlight...
Review: British Airways A320 Economy Class [2021]
British Airways is an example of an economy class product that has improved during the pandemic. I was quite pleased by my short flight from Zurich to London onboard the British Airways A320 in economy class. British Airways A320...
Limited-Edition British Airways 747 Luggage
British Airways has teamed up with English luggage maker Globe-Trotter to offer limited-edition luggage commemorating the recently retired Boeing 747. British Airways 747 Luggage The white-colored luggage contains a a gold “Speedbird” insignia from the BOAC era and a...
How I Got Home From Europe Cheaply, But In Style
When we discovered that we’d need to leave Germany ahead of schedule, my first order of business was finding flights home. We ended up flying home on British Airways and American Airlines on a basic economy ticket, though booking...
British Airways Introduces New “Speedbird Café” Menu (And It Looks Tasty!)
British Airways has unveiled a new Speedbird Café pre-order menu for customers in Euro Traveller and I must admit the menu looks quite appealing. British Airways Unveils Speedbird Café Pre-Order Menu For Short Haul Flights During the pandemic, British Airways...
British Airways Manages To Insult Wales
British Airways is in hot water for wishing the English rugby team good luck against Wales. Should flag carrier British Airways be renamed English Airways? British Airways Supports English Rugby Team…At Expense of Wales BA is an official sponsor...
British Airways Searches For “Classy, But Very Naughty” Flight Attendant Who Inducts Passengers Into Mile High Club
A mysterious air hostess who promises prurient “in-flight entertainment” in exchange for proper consideration has been forced to move underground after her gig went viral online. I tend to question whether she is real in the first place. British...
British Airways Defends Its Decision To Retire 747
British Airways abruptly retired its fleet of Boeing 747-400 aircraft over the summer, blaming COVID-19. But the newly-installed CEO now touts the decision as a huge boost to British Airways’ sustainability efforts. British Airways Defends 747 Retirement Speaking at...
British Airways Restores Hot Meals On Longhaul Flights
British Airways has (finally) restored hot meals in all cabins on longahul flights…but think economy class, even if you are traveling in business class. It appears the pre-arrival service will be reduced, though. British Airways Brings Hot Meals Back...
What Passes For A Business Class Meal On British Airways…
People are of two minds when it comes to in-flight meals during the pandemic era. Some are happy to see cutbacks, concluding that meal service and the interaction it requires increases the risk of virus transmission. Others see meal...
The Mask War Spreads To British Airways
Listen to NPR, read Slate or HuffPo, or simply read Twitter and you might think that the issue of protesting masks is a problem unique to the United States and our ingrained sense of liberty and self-autonomy that supersedes...
The Legacy Of Alex Cruz At British Airways
I’ve never been a fan of outgoing British Airways CEO Alex Cruz, but I also don’t like to dance on a man’s grave, literally or figuratively. Nevertheless, here is my measured assessment of his legacy at British Airways. First,...
50% Off British Airways Award Tickets: A Compelling Redemption?
With international borders still heavily restricted and coronavirus cases ticking up in Europe, it isn’t clear whether my family will be heading to Germany for Christmas this year. But the prospect of traveling, at least one way, on British...
Life Inside Hong Kong Quarantine Detention From The Eyes Of A British Airways Flight Attendant
After one British Airways crew member tested positive for COVID-19, all flight attendants on her flight were rousted from their hotel rooms and brought to a quarantine detention center in Hong Kong. One flight attendant has offered ongoing commentary...
