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Pilot Union Tests British Airways By Canceling Planned Strike

September 18, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

The union representing the majority of British Airways pilots, the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), has announced the decision to pull the planned strike action for September 27. BALPA announced back in August the strike

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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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British Airways Questioned By Authorities Following Flight Cancellations

August 27, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

British Airways is being questioned by the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) following its handling of flight cancellations in anticipation of strike action that was announced by the union representing the majority of its

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British Airways Pilots to Strike on Sept. 9, 10 and 27

August 23, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), which represents around 4,000 British Airways pilots, has announced the dates it will instruct its members to walk out over a pay dispute lasting since last November. The strike

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British Airways Inaugurates First Airbus A350 Commercial Flight

August 5, 2019 Daniel Morley

British Airways has begun commercial services with their brand new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The inaugural flight took off on Monday from London Heathrow Airport bound for Madrid. The aircraft will initially operate twice a day

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British Airways Fails to Block Upcoming Pilot Strike

July 31, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

British Airways has lost a court battle with a pilot union over the legitimacy of a potential strike over pilot pay. The injunction intended to block a planned walkout by up to 93 percent of

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First Look: Onboard British Airways’ New A350-1000

July 29, 2019 Connor Sadler

After a delayed delivery, British Airways finally received its first Airbus A350-1000 on Saturday, the longer variant of the two A350 types available. On Monday, AirlineGeeks got to look around the new aircraft and speak

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British Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000

July 27, 2019 James Dinsdale

British Airways took delivery of their first A350-1000 from Airbus on Saturday, albeit a little later than initially planned. Touching down just before 2:00 p.m. G-XWBA, the first of 18 ordered by the United Kingdom’s

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British Airways Braces For Possible Pilot Union Strike

July 24, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

British Airways pilots could be going on strike, causing a disruption to operations over the busy summer period. This comes after a high court judge rejected an injunction attempt from the airline to prevent industrial

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Airlines Cancel Flights to Egypt, But What Follows?

July 21, 2019 Parker Davis

Two European airlines announced on Saturday a temporary halt to flights between their home countries and Egypt as a precautionary measure after warnings came of a “heightened risk of terrorism against aviation.” Waterside, UK-based British

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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

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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’ 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Pilot Union Tests British Airways By Canceling Planned Strike

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

British Airways Questioned By Authorities Following Flight Cancellations

British Airways Pilots to Strike on Sept. 9, 10 and 27

British Airways Inaugurates First Airbus A350 Commercial Flight

British Airways Fails to Block Upcoming Pilot Strike

First Look: Onboard British Airways’ New A350-1000

British Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000

British Airways Braces For Possible Pilot Union Strike

Airlines Cancel Flights to Egypt, But What Follows?

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

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Virgin Goes Big With Airbus A350-1000 Launch, Talks Expansion at Heathrow

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Pilot Union Tests British Airways By Canceling Planned Strike