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Undisclosed Number of British Airways Flights Disrupted By IT Issue

November 21, 2019 John Flett

British Airways was affected on Wednesday night by an undisclosed ‘technical issue’ which resulted in a disruption to the airline’s schedule with flight delays and cancellations. A statement from the airline said: “Our teams are

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Malaysia Airlines Inks Codeshare Agreement with British Airways

October 8, 2019 Will Lee

Malaysia Airlines announced a codeshare flight agreement with British Airways to open new UK and European destinations. According to the new arrangement, Malaysia Airlines will extend its services to Manchester, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and

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The Sun May Set on British Airways Operations as Pilot Strike Continues

September 9, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

For the first time in British Airways history, 3,900 pilots have gone on strike that started at midnight, September 9, after months of meetings and negotiations between airline and union broke down over pay and

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Trip Report: Flying First Class in Seat 1A on a British Airways 747 from Washington to London

July 4, 2019 Ryan Ewing

There is undoubtedly something special about flying on a Boeing 747. In one sense, it’s like taking a ride on a piece of history as the jet is not only aesthetically pleasing but also an

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British Airways Pilots Begin Ballot on Possible Industrial Action Affecting Summer Flights

June 30, 2019 John Flett

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), the union which represents roughly 90 percent of British Airways pilots, has commenced balloting its members on possible industrial action over wage negotiations. The move comes after talks between

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British Airways Schedules Domestic 747 Flights

June 1, 2019 Connor Sadler

On the day of its birthday, British Airways has upgraded three of its domestic U.K. flights from their usual Airbus fleet. Three flights on August 25 will operate on Boeing 747-400s, expected to feature a

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British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

May 24, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Last February, British Airways announced some of its best financial results on record Generating more than £2 billion ($2.53 billion) in profits for the year 2018, with an operating margin 15 percent higher than in

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Heathrow’s Hidden Gem: Visiting The British Airways Speedbird Centre

May 17, 2019 Jordan Green

Every day, hundreds of British Airways flights depart and arrive from London’s Heathrow Airport, a common occurrence for the better part of the last half-century. For those passing through Heathrow or London itself, the British

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British Airways to Launch Service to Milan’s Bergamo Airport

March 24, 2019 Albert Kuan

Milan will be getting a third link to London link through British Airways. From Sept. 1, 2019, the U.K. flag carrier will begin operations at Milan Bergamo Airport (officially Orio al Serio International Airport) operating

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International Women’s Day Recognized by the Aviation Industry

March 8, 2019 John Flett

It has long been acknowledged that aviation has traditionally been a male-dominated industry. A fact recognized by the industry itself which is taking steps to correct the imbalance with a number of initiatives. IATA Director-General

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British Airways Adds BEA to Retro Livery Line-Up

March 5, 2019 Jordan Green

On Monday, British Airways debuted another heritage livery in celebration of their centennial. G-EUPJ, an Airbus A319, joins G-BYGC, a Boeing 747-400 as the second British Airways jet to fly in heritage colors. G-BYGC was

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The Centenary: British Airways Reveals Retro BOAC Livery on 747

February 18, 2019 Connor Sadler

As part of their 100th birthday celebrations, British Airways has painted Boeing 747-400, registered as G-BYGC, into a retro BOAC livery. BOAC, or British Overseas Air Corporation, commenced operations on April 1, 1940. It was

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British Airways’ Website and App Hit By “Malicious Criminal Attack”

September 8, 2018 John Flett

British Airways faces another public relations nightmare as the company has advised that their mobile app and website were the target of a cyber breach which has compromised personal data, specifically the payment card information,

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London City Airport to Reopen Tuesday After WWII Bomb Neutralization

February 12, 2018 Pablo Diaz

An operation to remove a 500kg World War II bomb that forced the closure of London City Airport has successfully ended, and the terminal will be open for operations on Tuesday, authorities confirmed. The airport

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A Decade Later: British Airways Restarts Service from Bristol and Birmingham

May 21, 2017 Tomos Howells

This weekend marks the first British Airways departures from Bristol and Birmingham airports after the airline left both airports ten years ago. These changes follow British Airways’ attempts to move more of their regional flights

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Undisclosed Number of British Airways Flights Disrupted By IT Issue

Malaysia Airlines Inks Codeshare Agreement with British Airways

The Sun May Set on British Airways Operations as Pilot Strike Continues

Trip Report: Flying First Class in Seat 1A on a British Airways 747 from Washington to London

British Airways Pilots Begin Ballot on Possible Industrial Action Affecting Summer Flights

British Airways Schedules Domestic 747 Flights

British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

Heathrow’s Hidden Gem: Visiting The British Airways Speedbird Centre

British Airways to Launch Service to Milan’s Bergamo Airport

International Women’s Day Recognized by the Aviation Industry

British Airways Adds BEA to Retro Livery Line-Up

The Centenary: British Airways Reveals Retro BOAC Livery on 747

British Airways’ Website and App Hit By “Malicious Criminal Attack”

London City Airport to Reopen Tuesday After WWII Bomb Neutralization

A Decade Later: British Airways Restarts Service from Bristol and Birmingham

Homeland Security Withdraws Proposal for Compulsory Facial Recognition at Airports for U.S. Citizens

Rebuilding The Princess Juliana Alternative: L’Espérance Airport

Hong Kong Airlines Meets Government Deadline, Tries to Begin Turnaround

JetSmart Slated to Take over Norwegian Air Argentina Operations

Qantas Retires Final Boeing 747 from American Skies