British Airways is willing to buy more Airbus A380s…if the price is right. Last week, we learned that Emirates is exploring switching some of its A380 orders to smaller A350 or A330neo aircraft. The move would likely sound the...
British Airways Honors 747 Legacy With Retro Livery
I have so many bad stories I could cover this afternoon, but after a trio of bad stories earlier today let’s take a break. How about some good news to end the day on? British Airways is celebrating its...
British Airways Faces “Slots” of Criticism For Gambling Ad
This time, the spelling error in the title is deliberate. A pun. But few are laughing at British Airways’ latest ad, which critics argue glamorizes gambling. The British Airways Holidays ad features a happy couple returning to their hotel...
Review: British Airways A380 Economy Class Los Angeles To London
My first flight in British Airways longhaul economy class was not as bad as I expected. In fact, BA even impressed me in one sense. Here’s what you can expect. I missed my earlier United flight due to a...
The Angry German On My British Airways Flight
I’ve written about the seat recline debate on many occasions, but finally experienced a real-life incident on my recent British Airways flight. My position has been consistent over the years. Whether you recline your seat is your prerogative, not...
Paid Upgrades At The Gate On British Airways
Some airlines are aggressive at hawking upgrades, others do so in a more subtle way. I flew British Airways in economy class from Los Angeles to London last week. Just for kicks, I asked a gate agent if any...
12 Hours In British Airways Economy Class
My little passport mistake relegated me to economy class on British Airways, my first time behind the wing on BA’s Airbus A380. Boarding was delayed for an unspecified reason until about 9:10PM, five minutes after scheduled departure. Onboard, the...
Will British Airways Become Spanish Airways?
As Brexit looms in the United Kingdom, British Airways is working behind the scenes to ensure a smooth transition and no service disruptions. One contingency: British Airways will no longer be a British company. Brexit goes into effect on...
British Airways Releases 50,000 Extra Business Class Award Seats
British Airways has released thousands of additional business class award seats available for a limited time across a limited, but wide, date range. Through December 2nd, British Airways has made 50,000 extra Club World business class seats available for...
What I Transferred To British Airways During American Express Transfer Bonus
Time is running out on a lucrative 40% transfer bonus from American Express Membership Rewards to British Airways Executive Club. If you have not yet moved over any points, check out my earlier post, which outlines why you may...
How High Is Too High? Fuel Surcharges Rise Again On British Airways
British Airways has substantially raised fuel surcharges on flights originating in the United States, especially for first class. How high is too high too for an “award” ticket? A round-trip business class ticket from the United States to London...
Norwegian Overtakes British Airways in New York City
Norwegian Air Shuttle continues to flex its muscles. The budget carrier has now achieved a symbolic victory that demonstrates how much air travel has changed over the last several years. Flights between London and New York City have always...
Testing Out New DO & CO Catering On British Airways
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. British Airways...
Why I Prefer T3 To T5 At London Heathrow When Flying British Airways
I used to dread flying British Airways out of Terminal 3 at London Heathrow, but not anymore. BA operates out of both T3 and T5 at London Heathrow. I’d say T3 caters to more leisure-based and second-tier destinations and...
Why British Airways Business Class Is Totally Worthwhile Within Europe
There’s one reason why I will not think twice to pay the extra miles for business class on British Airways flights into London. It is not the seat, for the seat is the same. It is not the food,...
A Touch Of Kindness On My British Airways Flight
A flight attendant made my day last night on a late evening British Airways flight. I’ve been traveling within Europe this week and was on a flight to London last night in British Airways shorthaul business class. Dinner was...
How To Maximize The 40% Transfer Bonus From AMEX To British Airways
In short, the shorter the route, the more valuable the redemption. The British Airways redemption chart is distance-based and longhaul flights in premium cabins rarely make sense, especially when competitors offer the same flights for so much cheaper. But...
British Airways Makes Me Cry…Again
I’m a sucker for a good airline marketing campaigns and British Airways continues to impress me. Over the last few years the BA Magic campaign has released heartwarming videos centered around bringing families together including: Now comes the latest...
Last Chance: How To Claim Your British Airways Lawsuit Cash Settlement
If you are party to the British Airways class action lawsuit, don’t forget you only have until July 29th to file your clam. Here’s how to do it. If you are a member of the class action, you should...
An English Breakfast on British Airways
One of my favorite airline meals of all time, any time of day, is an English Breakfast on British Airways. That’s the focus of this week’s Meal of the Week. Sometimes we can act irrationally when it comes to...
