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IAG Eyes Valuable Airport Slots After Monarch Collapse

October 14, 2017 Joshua Drabble

British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced interest in Monarch’s slots at Gatwick Airport. Speaking at the CAPA Global Aviation Summit in London, Willie Walsh, the Chief Executive of IAG, said that he

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French Strike Action Causes Flight Disruption Across Europe

October 11, 2017 Andy Nelson

Industrial action among nine public-sector unions in France, including the main air-traffic controller’s union, has resulted in disruption in the skies over Europe. The strike, lasting from Monday evening until Wednesday morning, has caused cancellations

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Opinion: There Is Hope on the Horizon for the Iconic Boeing 747

August 13, 2017 Joshua Drabble

In a week which saw further Boeing 747 retirements as airlines continue to modernize their fleets, it continues to look like the Queen of the Skies’ days are ever more numbered. This icon of aviation

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Deutsche BA

August 10, 2017 Daniel Morley

British Airways foray into other European airlines began in 1992, when it purchased a 49% stake in Delta Air, a German regional airline based in Friedrichshafen. British Airways renamed the airline Deutsche BA (dba) and

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British Airways Announces A380 Service to Chicago O’hare

August 8, 2017 Joshua Drabble

British Airways has announced its latest Airbus A380 service will be to the Windy City. The new service, which will launch in May of 2018, will be the first regularly scheduled service of an A380

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IAG Profits Rise Despite Challenging Environment

July 31, 2017 Joshua Drabble

International Airlines Group (IAG), the multi-national airline holding company, has announced that its operating profits have risen by an incredible 37 percent to €975m in the past six months, up from €710m during the same

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A Pilot’s Personality: An Interview With Suneil Banerjee

July 19, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

In a quest to find the best pilot social media personalities, there is certainly one name that is hard to overlook. Suneil Banerjee, known on Instagram as @the787dreamlife, is a first officer for British Airways

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British Airways Shows Off Its Latest Safety Video

July 19, 2017 Joshua Drabble

On Monday, British Airways showcased its latest onboard safety video, featuring numerous high profile celebrities including Gordon Ramsay, Sir Ian Mckellen and Rowan Atkinson. The video will be launched onboard British Airways’ aircraft beginning on

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Opinion: The CS100 Could Be The Future for British Airways’ London City to New York Service

July 5, 2017 Tomos Howells

In October of 2009, British Airways launched a unique route titled “Club World London City,” offering a business class only configuration of the Airbus A318. While the service is certainly unique, it isn’t flawless. Due

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Qatar Airways Approved to Operate British Airways Flights During Cabin Crew Strikes

July 1, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Qatar Airways has been approved to operate flights on behalf of British Airways during a planned cabin crew strike set to start on July 1 and last 16 days. The strike is the latest in

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Go Fly

June 29, 2017 Daniel Morley

In the 1990s, the low-cost market in Europe was booming. Both Easyjet and Ryanair were experiencing success in offering low-cost, no frill flights. This success began to effect the performance of full service carriers in

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Indianapolis Boosts Incentives for International Flights, Targets British Airways

June 28, 2017 Daniel Morley

The Indianapolis Airport Authority has boosted the incentive package it is offering to airlines wanting to start international flights to the airport. The airport and the city have been trying for years to start transatlantic

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Computer Outage Cancels All British Airways London Flights

May 27, 2017 Parker Davis

A significant issue with British Airways’ internal computer system led to the cancelation of all flights out of the airline’s London Heathrow and Gatwick hubs Saturday. The airline has not yet announced the cause of

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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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British Airways Introduces Biometric Technology at London Heathrow Airport

April 6, 2017 Ashley Magoon

On Thursday, British Airways officially debuted automated biometric technology at London Heathrow Airport, which will be evident in the new self-service boarding gates. Currently, the service is only available at the first three boarding gates

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British Airways Grows in Manchester with 7 New Routes

January 31, 2017 James Field

British Airways has announced sizable growth in Manchester with seven new routes operated by BA CityFlyer. The new routes will be operated by their Embraer E190 aircraft. The additional destinations include Mykonos, Nice, Alicante, Malaga,

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British Airways Adds Ft. Lauderdale to Gatwick Service

October 27, 2016 Daniel Morley

British Airways today announced new service between London’s Gatwick Airport and Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The service will be operated three-times a week, with a fourth flight added during the summer season. The route will

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British Airways Relaunches 1980s Route to New Orleans

October 20, 2016 James Dinsdale

The UK flag-carrier British Airways has announced a new service to New Orleans, USA, which will begin on March 27th, 2017. The new route will be assigned to the growing Boeing 787-8 destination list, which currently

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Qantas Drops Its Remaining A380 Deliveries: Where Does This Leave Airbus?

August 16, 2016 James Dinsdale

This week Qantas’ Chief Executive Officer announced that the airline sees no market for the remaining eight A380 aircraft the airline is due to receive, highlighting the continued decline for the airframe’s long-term prospects. “There’s a

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FBF (Flashback Friday) in Aviation History: British Mediterranean Airways

June 9, 2016 Daniel Morley

In late October 1994, a group of private investors founded British Mediterranean Airways (BMED) to operate services from the British Isles to the Mediterranean. The airline operated an Airbus A320 on a route from London’s

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IAG Eyes Valuable Airport Slots After Monarch Collapse

French Strike Action Causes Flight Disruption Across Europe

Opinion: There Is Hope on the Horizon for the Iconic Boeing 747

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Deutsche BA

British Airways Announces A380 Service to Chicago O’hare

IAG Profits Rise Despite Challenging Environment

A Pilot’s Personality: An Interview With Suneil Banerjee

British Airways Shows Off Its Latest Safety Video

Opinion: The CS100 Could Be The Future for British Airways’ London City to New York Service

Qatar Airways Approved to Operate British Airways Flights During Cabin Crew Strikes

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Go Fly

Indianapolis Boosts Incentives for International Flights, Targets British Airways

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

British Airways Introduces Biometric Technology at London Heathrow Airport

British Airways Grows in Manchester with 7 New Routes

British Airways Adds Ft. Lauderdale to Gatwick Service

British Airways Relaunches 1980s Route to New Orleans

Qantas Drops Its Remaining A380 Deliveries: Where Does This Leave Airbus?

FBF (Flashback Friday) in Aviation History: British Mediterranean Airways

Going Out with a Stunt: Air Berlin’s Last Transatlantic Flight

Delta Remains Committed to C Series Order Despite Recent Tensions

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano

Airbus A330neo Takes First Flight in Toulouse

Alaska Bids Farewell to Beloved 737-400 Combi Fleet