October 27, 2016 9:12 pm ET
May 19, 2016 6:12 pm ET -
Qatar Airways Increases Stake in IAG
After seeing success in its initial investment, Qatar Airways has raised its stake in International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) to a total of 15.01%. Current restrictions in the European Union allow foreign investors to hold up to 49% of a…
May 18, 2016 9:03 pm ET -
British Airways to Launch Service to Chile
British Airways will begin the first ever nonstop flight between the United Kingdom and Chile next year. The airline previously served Santiago between 1993 and 2000 as a "tag on" to its Buenos Aires flight. Beginning January 3, 2017, British…
February 9, 2016 8:50 pm ET -
British Airways to Launch Flights at Stansted Airport
As of February 9th, 2016, British Airways announced that they will commence operations at Stansted Airport in London next spring. This addition to their route network will be the fourth London-based airport served by the airline. Set to start on…
September 22, 2015 12:56 am ET -
First 787-9 Arrival Highlights British Airways’ Continuation of its Fleet…
The near arrival of the British Airway’s first Boeing 787-9 this month (G-ZBKA), the second generation of the Dreamliner series, highlights progressive steps the airline is taking to ensure that its fleet remains competitive among the major carriers in terms of fuel…
September 8, 2015 8:39 pm ET -
British Airways 777-200 Bound for Gatwick Catches Fire at LAS
At approximately 4:03 PM PST, a British Airways 777-200 (G-VIIO) aborted takeoff after a left engine fire at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, according to the FAA. The FAA reported that the fire ignited shortly before the V1 takeoff roll. Passengers…