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British Airways customers will be welcomed back on board with new ‘Best of British Menus’ with the September edition featuring a traditional British Roast dinner.

Whatever destination, fare or dates you're booking, there are several ways to ensure you're booking with maximum flexibility. These varying policies and fare types can be confusing, but we've got you covered with this summary of what British Airways and Lime can offer you:

From 04:00 on Sunday 8 August, Mexico will be added to the red list following the UK Government announcement. 

In response to this, British Airways has added additional Mexico services from Cancun and Mexico City to assist passenger repatriation. 

British Airways flagship US lounge at JFK’s Terminal 7 will reopen its doors on Sunday 1 August 2021, following a 16-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

British Airways is adding thousands of extra seats on key routes to the UK from the USA and EU, following a huge increase in interest in travel to London since the UK Government announced that quarantine restrictions would be lifted for fully-vaccinated US and EU customers when travelling to the UK.

The results of a joint UK proving trial established by Heathrow, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have demonstrated the UK Government can rapidly expand its Amber policy and remove self-isolation for fully vaccinated US and EU citizens arriving into the UK. The group’s encouraging trial results come ahead of the UK Government’s next checkpoint to review traffic light measure ...

British Airways customers can now check the travel restrictions and entry requirements of any destination the airline flies to on a new interactive map on ba.com. The new page is in partnership with global tech company Sherpa, who has developed an online tool that provides travellers with the latest travel rules for inbound and outbound destinations. This tool brings together t ...

After UK lockdown laws come to an end on 19 July 2021, British Airways has confirmed that they will continue requiring passengers to wear a mask at each stage of their journey, including in the airport terminal and throughout the duration of their flight. Government guidance will remain to wear a mask in enclosed public spaces, including public transport. While British Airways ...

British Airways has teamed up with AirPortr to create new convenient fast bag drop areas before heading to the departures concourse at British Airways London flagship Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport. With the first drop-off point planned at the Heathrow Express train platforms, customers will be able to quickly and securely drop-off their luggage at peak times**, before travelli ...

British Airways has today unveiled its new inflight digital ordering platform, giving customers travelling in Euro Traveller the option to order additional snacks and drinks mid-flight, directly to their seat. The new inflight ordering system will complement the airline’s current ‘Buy Before You Fly’ offering, where customers are encouraged to order from the airline’s full Spee ...