As British Airways emerges from the pandemic, it will continue to offer free bottled water and snacks in economy while also promising a number of other changes intended to restore its image as a premium carrier. Free Snacks, Bottled...
Will British Airways Become A More Premium Carrier?
The CEO of British Airways is promising that his carrier will become more premium as it emerges from the pandemic. But what does he actually mean? British Airways Promises Renewed Focus On Premium Speaking to employees in a video...
Last British Airways 747 Becomes A “Party Plane”
The last British Airways 747-400 has a new home on the English countryside and has been converted into a party plane. Final British Airways 747 Now A Party Plane On English Countryside British Airways accelerated the retirement of its...
A Hollow Threat From British Airways
British Airways is threatening to leave London Heathrow if a planned increase in departure taxes goes into effect. Talk about a hollow threat… Empty Threat: British Airways “Reconsidering Use of Heathrow.” The threat came from Luis Gallego, CEO of International...
A380 Returns: Catch The Largest Plane On Shortest Routes
November 2021 will be a unique month for the Airbus A380, as it operates a number of shorthaul routes in both Europe and Asia before returning to longhaul flying later in the month. This marks an exciting time for...
British Airways Again Considering Budget Carrier From London Gatwick
After appearing to throw in the towel, British Airways is again considering a new budget carrier for shorthaul flights out of London Gatwick after a new vote from pilots backed it plan. New British Airways Budget Carrier Back On...
Man Faces Hefty Fine After Posting Unauthorized Photo Of British Airways 747-400
A so-called “urban explorer” has been fined by a judge after trespassing onto an English airport in order to capture himself onboard a retired British Airways 747-400. Man Fined After Breaking Onto Abandoned British Airways 747-400 For Special Photo...
British Airways Scraps Plans For A Low-Cost Airline
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...
