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After two years British Airways returns to international short-haul flying from Gatwick Airport today (Tuesday 29 March), as its first service departed for Larnaca at 06:25. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic the airline suspended its European operation at Gatwick Airport, moving a number of flights over to Heathrow. Today marks a milestone in the airline’s recovery as it fi ...

British Airways has taken delivery of the first batch of sustainable aviation fuel produced by Phillips 66 Limited, making it the first airline in the world to start using SAF produced on a commercial scale in the UK. The Phillips 66 Humber Refinery near Immingham is producing thousands of tonnes of SAF that will now help power a number of British Airways flights. The SAF is pr ...

British Airways has raised over £898,000 for Red Nose Day this year, bringing their total funds to over £26 million for Flying Start, through its global charity partnership with Comic Relief that first began in 2010. This is thanks to the generosity of its customers who have donated on board and from continued fundraising efforts from the airline’s colleagues. One of the airl ...

World-famous cities, miles of sun-drenched coastline, abundant natural wonders and all the culture in between: the USA & Canada have such an impressive roster of experiences to offer, travellers could spend a lifetime visiting them all. No matter which destinations your customers are hoping to visit, choosing British Airways gives them a convenient flight experience, thank ...

British Airways and Aviation American Gin are announcing a new partnership with the gin launching on board. Customers flying across the pond and all other long-haul routes will be offered it from the in-flight menu and short-haul customers will be able to buy it from the on-board Speedbird café. The partnership builds on the opening of a brand-new area – the Aviation Gin bar i ...

British Airways is launching a new, daytime flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to London Heathrow – its third daily flight from Newark to London, to support the return of business travel in 2022. The additional flight, which launches on 6 June, will depart at 07:55 from Newark - a convenient option for travellers wishing to spend an extra night in the New York ar ...

British Airways has today become the first UK airline to officially recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. Customers can choose to wear a Sunflower lanyard as an indication that they may require additional support, assistance or simply a little more time while travelling. The initiative forms part of the airline’s continued efforts to make travel simple and easy for custo ...

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As part of its commitment to create a more premium experience for its customers, British Airways is set to offer a range of improvements, both on the ground and in the air. The airline has worked with its expert catering providers to introduce new plant-based menus, including a burger. The new menus will initially roll out across the airline’s Heathrow lounges, before appearin ...

British Airways has today announced that it will be introducing a new destination to its Heathrow shorthaul network, Nuremberg, located in Bavaria, Germany. Flights to this European city will initially operate four times a week from 27 March on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. The schedule will then increase to six flights per week schedule starting from 1 May 2022 and ...