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British Airways is one step closer to powering its future fleet with sustainable jet fuel made from rubbish as plans have been submitted to develop Europe’s first household and commercial solid waste to sustainable fuels plant. Altalto Immingham Limited, a subsidiary of renewable fuels company Velocys and a collaboration with British Airways and Shell, has submitted a planning ...

On 25 August 2019, British Airways will be turning 100. To celebrate British Airways centenary year, we have been busy planning our own celebrations in the office. We will be holding ‘The Great British Airways Bake Off’ on 22 August 2019 which will involve teams battling it out to become the star bakers of the office by decorating a British Airways inspired birthday cake in jus ...

British Airways has celebrated its 100,000 aircraft pushback using the airline’s fully electric remote-controlled Mototok devices, which have been used to swiftly manoeuvre the airline’s 140-strong shorthaul fleet out to the runway for take-off for the last two years. British Airways is the first and only airline to use the eco-friendly, emissions-free Mototok tugs, which repla ...

British Airways first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting longhaul flying to Dubai on 2 September 2019.The airline took delivery of its newest aircraft featuring its latest generation business class seat, Club Suite, on 29 July. Not only is the aircraft quieter than some predecessors, there are also environmental benef ...

British Airways customers will be transported to their own 3D cinema in the skies as the airline exclusively trials a new virtual reality headset in a UK first. From now until the end of 2019, customers travelling on select flights in First from London Heathrow to New York JFK will be able to enjoy a selection of award-winning films, documentaries and travel programmes in 2D, 3 ...

For this week only, you could be the lucky winner of a pair of Club Europe tickets! Flying from London City, you can visit any European destination while experiencing the unique service from this central airport. To get your hands on these previously unclaimed tickets, entering is simple: Book any shorthaul destination departing from London City, London Stansted or Manchester ...

Have your customers embark on an unforgettable holiday by travelling to one of the Caribbean’s undiscovered destinations, Bequia. Known as the Caribbean’s best kept secret, this unspoilt island in the heart of the Grenadines is the perfect getaway to discover the true Caribbean. Just a short flight away from Barbados, your customers could be enjoying deluxe relaxation on this p ...

In light of the unresolved BALPA industrial action, we've taken the decision to postpone this year’s Lime and British Airways showcase day. The event was originally scheduled for 17 October 2019, when we were really looking forward to seeing you [and your colleagues]. We do hope you can join us on the new date of Wednesday 11 March 2020 at the same venue [Twickenham stadium]. O ...

Findings brought to life through the BA 2119: Flight of the Future exhibition, including a one of a kind Virtual Reality ‘Fly’ experience, at the Saatchi gallery during August in collaboration with the Royal College of Art. Hyper personalisation, immersive virtual realities, 3D printed health solutions, modular aircraft connected to city infrastructure, hypersonic flying and th ...

British Airways first Airbus 350, registration G-XWBA, touched down at London Heathrow this weekend featuring the airline’s newest generation business class seat, Club Suite. The airline will take delivery of 18 A350s, with four of the new aircraft joining the fleet before the end of the year.  Carolina Martinoli, British Airways Director of Brand and Customer Experience said: ...