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The Queen Visits British Airways

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 24, 2019November 14, 2023 6 Comments

a group of people standing in a line

Queen Elizabeth II paid a visit to British Airways today to commemorate the carrier’s 100th birthday.

Escorted by CEO Alex Cruz, the Queen was met by staff dressed in heritage uniforms from the 1930s to present day. The Queen also learned about Flying Start, the UK’s charity that supports children and young people in need (which makes me think of another queen named Moses…). No telling whether the Queen giggled when watching Rowan Atkinson or Ian McKellen.

Inside the Heritage Centre in Middlesex, the Queen browsed artifacts including tickets from her flight on British Airways. That was a trip to Jamaica with Prince Philip just after her Coronation in 1953.

The Duke of Edinburgh, now retired from public service, did not join the Queen. Prince Philip, of course, famously called economy class “ghastly” and that was before British Airways reduced seat pitch to 29 inches!

> Read More: Prince Philip Calls Economy Class “Ghastly”

The trip to Heathrow was the Queen’s first since she and Prince Philip opened “The Queen’s Terminal” (Terminal 2) in 2014.

CONCLUSION

I wasn’t even aware that British Airways has a Heritage Centre. It’s located just northwest of Heathrow. Next time I’m in town, I will attempt to check it out.

And may I just add here that the Queen looked so sharp today in her blue dress, blue hat, and white gloves. 93-years old, 67-years on the throne, and still a very faithful public servant. I just love the distinction between Head of State and Prime Minister in the UK system. The Prime Minster may have resigned today, but the Head of State endures as a force of stability. But now we are getting sidetracked…

image: Buckingham Palace Queen Elizabeth British Airways

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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6 Comments

  1. Mark Roddis Reply
    May 24, 2019 at 11:46 am

    If you want to visit the Heritage Centre you might not want to leave it too long.

    Both that and the BA head quarters next door are set to be bulldozed to make way for the third Heathrow runway 🙂

  2. Dave - Canada Reply
    May 24, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    020 8562 5777
    020 8562 5737

    Fax:
    020 8562 5747

    By post:
    British Airways Heritage Collection
    Waterside (HDGA)
    PO Box 365
    Harmondsworth
    Middlesex
    UB7 0GB
    United Kingdom

    If a visit is arranged, the ‘visiting address’ is:
    British Airways Heritage Collection
    Waterside
    Speedbird Way
    Harmondsworth
    Middlesex
    UB7 0GA

    The British Airways Heritage Centre situated within British Airways Waterside Corporate Headquarters is manned by volunteers whose dedication, together with the generosity of donations of artefacts from many staff and former colleagues, has built the collection to what it is today.

    The Heritage Centre is open for visitors

    (No opening hours posted on that webpage https://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/about-ba/history-and-heritage

  3. Dave - Canada Reply
    May 24, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    A future post, if you visit, would be very interesting to read.

  4. Phil Duncan Reply
    May 25, 2019 at 11:58 am

    HMTQ is even more remarkable when you look at the number of foreign heads of state she meets and entertains always with a smile. I suspect however that there is one which happens early next month which she will find more difficult than many.

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