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Routes

British Airways Makes Long-Haul Route Changes

July 10, 2019 Daniel Morley

British Airways has made major long-haul route changes for the winter 2019/2020 season, according to RoutesOnline. The changes affect both aircraft type and frequency on important long-haul routes for the airline. The first changes go

Trip Reports

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

Planes

British Airways’ First A350 is One Step Closer to Delivery

July 3, 2019 James Dinsdale

The first Airbus A350-1000 XWB for British Airways took to the skies over France for its maiden flight. The aircraft to be registered as G-XWBA, though currently as F-WZFH while under Airbus testing, took off

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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

Planes

First Painted British Airways A350-1000 Unveiled

June 8, 2019 Connor Sadler

In anticipation of its delivery, the first British Airways Airbus A350-1000 XWB has rolled out of Airbus’ paint shop. The aircraft is the first of 18 aircraft British Airways has on order as part of

News

British Airways Nixes Scheduled 747 Domestic Flights

June 7, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

When British Airways scheduled three domestic flights on its Boeing 747-400s for Aug. 25 last week, the flights caused lots of hype amongst the aviation enthusiast community, with many eager to take a ride on

Airlines

Logo Lineage Part 7: A Royal Crown and Flying the Flag

June 6, 2019 Ian McMurtry

For businesses across the world, branding plays a crucial role in public perception and airlines are no different. One of the most prominent pieces of an airline’s brand is its logo, as it often appears

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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

Airlines

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

Planes

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

Routes

Jamaica Sees Big Increase in Summer Flights

April 28, 2019 Connor Sadler

The Caribbean island of Jamaica is set to welcome more travellers this summer as 8.4 percent more air seats are bound for the destination, over 1.4 million in total. United States Jamaica’s primary source market

News

British Airways Flight Scheduled to Land in Dusseldorf Mistakenly Arrives in Edinburgh

March 25, 2019 Connor Sadler

British Airways has apologized after its flight BA3271 from London City Airport — scheduled to fly nonstop to Dusseldorf, Germany — landed in Edinburgh, Scotland. The airline said in separate tweets that it was sorry

Routes

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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British Airways Welcomes Last Retro Livery: Negus

March 21, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

British Airways unveiled the fourth and final retro livery as a Boeing 747-400 painted in ‘Negus’ colors touched down at London’s Heathrow Airport on Thursday morning, continuing the airline’s 100-year centenary celebrations. The livery appeared

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Austin Celebrates Five Years of British Airways Flights

March 18, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

History was made in the capital of Texas when British Airways announced the first ever transatlantic flight to Austin in Sept. 2013. Six short months later, BA190 made its inaugural flight between Austin, Texas and

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British Airways Debuts Much-Awaited Redesigned Business Class Product

March 18, 2019 Connor Sadler

British Airways has launched its new business class seat, known as the ‘Club Suite.’ The airline also announced that the new seat will be first seen on their Airbus A350, which is due to be

Planes

British Airways Reveals Third Retro Livery

March 9, 2019 James Dinsdale

British Airways has unveiled a third retro livery to mark the centenary year for the airline. The return of the Landor livery has been repainted on G-BNLY, one of the airline’s 34 remaining Boeing 747-400s.

Airlines

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

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

IAG Announces 777X Commitment for British Airways

March 1, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Just days after AirlineGeeks first reported a possible British Airways deal with Boeing for the manufacturer’s newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777X, British Airways parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) placed a commitment for 18

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British Airways Considers Boeing 777X as 747 Retirement Continues

February 26, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

The Boeing 777X project currently has seven named customers, with an order book totaling 326 aircraft. 46 percent of the ordered aircraft are destined for Emirates Airline as airlines in Asia and the Middle East

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British Airways

British Airways Makes Long-Haul Route Changes

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

British Airways’ First A350 is One Step Closer to Delivery

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

First Painted British Airways A350-1000 Unveiled

British Airways Nixes Scheduled 747 Domestic Flights

Logo Lineage Part 7: A Royal Crown and Flying the Flag

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

Jamaica Sees Big Increase in Summer Flights

British Airways Flight Scheduled to Land in Dusseldorf Mistakenly Arrives in Edinburgh

British Airways to Launch Service to Milan’s Bergamo Airport

British Airways Welcomes Last Retro Livery: Negus

Austin Celebrates Five Years of British Airways Flights

British Airways Debuts Much-Awaited Redesigned Business Class Product

British Airways Reveals Third Retro Livery

British Airways Adds BEA to Retro Livery Line-Up

IAG Announces 777X Commitment for British Airways

British Airways Considers Boeing 777X as 747 Retirement Continues

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Heathrow Passengers Face Summer Disruptions Due to Industrial Action

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