News

In its milestone year, British Airways is partnering with more great British brands than ever before with the introduction of limited-edition food, drink and gifts that customers can enjoy. From today (1 May 2019) coffee lovers can go plastic free with an organic, fully compostable coffee bag from London based roasters, CRU Kafe, who have developed an exclusive three bean blen ...

This summer, British Airways customers are set to enjoy access to new partner lounges across a number of European destinations. The use of the third-party owned partner lounges, exclusively for the airline’s customers travelling in Club Europe and eligible cardholders, is part of British Airways multi-million pound investment, with the aim of offering access to more lounges ac ...

British Airways is partnering with The Diana Award as part of its commitment to making a positive impact in local communities, with a particular focus on supporting children and young people living challenging lives in the UK and overseas. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her belief that young people have the power to change the world for the better, The ...

British Airways has opened its doors to the highly-anticipated new Club lounge at New York’s JFK airport.  It completes a £50 million investment, following the unveiling of a plush new space for First customers in autumn last year. Customers at JFK Terminal 7 have also seen changes to the public areas and gate spaces to make them more appealing, welcoming and comfortable. As B ...

More than 250,000 British Airways customers have experienced a glimpse of the journey of the future by using their face as their identity to board a flight from the US in the last 18 months. The introduction of new biometric facial recognition technology has transformed the airport experience for customers travelling from Orlando, Los Angeles and New York, JFK by streamlining ...

British Airways and their Atlantic Joint Business (AJB) partner airlines have launched their Deferred and Semi-Deferred fares; creating a new dual structure to their Inclusive Tour fare grouping.  These fares cater to both customers who prefer to pay most of their holiday cost early, and those who prefer to pay closer to departure. Please refer to the emails sent by Lime on 17 ...

British Airways and Scottish craft brewery, BrewDog, have teamed up to create a transatlantic IPA to celebrate the airline’s centenary, and in a world first brewed beer at 40,000ft.With the help of British Airways cabin crew, BrewDog founders Martin Dickie and James Watt, started the brewing process on board one of the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliners, while cruising 500mph ove ...

British Airways has announced the addition of more Club Europe price points on British Airways operated shorthaul journeys, enhancing its competitive position in the European shorthaul market. In a trial launching on 27 March 2019, new shorthaul 'semi flex' price products in R, D and C classes will be available on British Airways shorthaul routes from London Heathrow (LHR) to ...

The fourth and final British Airways aircraft in a heritage livery has touched down at Heathrow. The Boeing 747 adorns the Negus design which was originally on the British Airways fleet from 1974-1980. The arrival of the aircraft rounds off a nostalgic few weeks for the aviation community. Enthusiasts around the world have already been treated to a British Overseas Airways Cor ...

Customers will soon be able to reach the metropolis of Milan from Gatwick with a year-round British Airways route to Milan Bergamo. The six-per-week service launches on 1 September 12019 with bookings available now. Bergamo Airport is conveniently nestled between some of Italy’s most picturesque lakes and Milan. The airport is 45km from the fashion capital known for its sophis ...