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...
British Pilots Decry UK Foreign Secretary’s Choice To Fly United Over British Airways
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is under fire for flying United Airlines instead of British Airways from Washington to London last week. UK Foreign Secretary Flies United Instead Of British Airways On Thursday evening, Raab flew UA918 from Washington...
Farewell Photo Tour: British Airways 747-400
As British Airways retires its fleet of Boeing 747-400s without so much as a domestic farewell flight, Live and Let’s Fly is offering the next best thing possible, a photo walkthrough in memory of the Queen of the Skies....
Review: British Airways Galleries First Lounge London (LHR – T3)
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,...
