The British Airways Galleries First Lounge in London Heathrow is my last choice among oneworld emerald lounges in Terminal 3, but nevertheless offers comfortable space, an a la carte menu, and much more tranquilly than the adjoining Galleries Club...
Will A Blistering Note To British Airways CEO Change Anything?
The union head representing British Airways cabin crew sent a blistering attack note to British Airways CEO Alex Cruz. Not only does he threaten industrial action, but he attacks Cruz in a particularly personal way. Will his attention-grabbing note...
British Airways Retiring 747 Fleet…Maybe?
Another chapter nears an end for the storied Boeing program, as British Airways prepares to retire its 747 fleet. But three words still give me hope… British Airways Will Retire Its 28-Aircraft 747 Fleet British Airways is the largest...
British Airways CEO Alex Cruz Cries Crocodile Tears
In an op-ed penned for the Mail on Sunday, British Airways’ CEO Alex Cruz defends the heavy-handed tactics his airline has used against staff. His point is to cast British Airways as the true victim. But his crocodile tears...
British Airways Called “National Disgrace” In Bipartisan Smackdown From Parliament
A powerful committee in Parliament has called the way British Airways treats its employees a “national disgrace.” The Transport Select Committee, a House of Commons committee tasked with overseeing administration and policy for the Department of Transport, condemned British...
Catering Changes At British Airways
British Airways has unveiled catering changes in all classes it views as an interim solution to promote social distancing onboard. First Class will see the most dramatic cutbacks, though mostly in presentation. Importantly, all food served will be served...
Dear British Airways, Can I Buy This Lamp In The Concorde Room?
British Airways is selling artwork from its lounges in London to raise money. Who knew that BA had millions of dollars hanging on its walls? In a bid to raise cash, British Airways is preparing to sell artwork from...
British Airways Seeks Vengeance Against Pilots
Oh British Airways, you sure do know how to attract attention for all the wrong reasons. British Airways is now telling pilots that it will fire them all if they cannot quickly reach a new wage reduction agreement. 1,255....
Will UK Confiscate Heathrow Slots From British Airways?
When a Tory MP talks about revoking Heathrow slots from British Airways, you know the tide may be turning… British Airways has embarked upon a campaign it argues is necessary to save itself. Employees have been warned that if...
Why British Airways Cabin Staff Are So Afraid
Last week, I wrote about a plan from British Airways to fire all flight attendants and re-hire many at drastically reduced wages. While British Airways continues to deny this is the plan, cabin staff fears were not unfounded. What...
British Airways Prepares To Fire All Flight Attendants In Scheme To Slash Wages
British Airways is reportedly preparing to fire all its flight attendants, then rehire up to 75% of them at dramatically reduced pay. A note shared by flight attendant Hannah Chapman on Facebook details British Airways’ intentions: “On 15th June,...
British Airways: Beautiful Platitudes But No Status Extensions
I just received a rather beautiful and paradoxically sad yet uplifting email from British Airways. But it is heavy on fluff and light on details. Here’s the letter: Dear Mr. Klint, For only the second time in our 100-year...
