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British Airways has today made its first flight into the new state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing International Airport. British Airways is the first international airline to do so since the airport – one of the most technologically advanced in the world – was officially opened last month. The maiden flight, on a Boeing 777-300, arrived this morning at 09:15 local time. Go Pro foota ...

As Linate airport in Milan re-opens, British Airways has unveiled its new, refreshed lounge look. The Linate lounge, which is open to eligible customers travelling from today, includes a new look reception where customers will receive a warm welcome. A brighter environment, new seating and powered hub tables in the new office layout provide the perfect working conditions, while ...

From January 2020, British Airways will become the first UK airline to offset carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK. All customers flying within the UK next year on flights operated by British Airways will have the carbon emissions from their flights offset by the airline and invested in carbon reduction projects around the world. These quality assured projects will ...

British Airways has announced the launch of flights between London Gatwick and Antalya, Turkey. The summer route, which will operate on an Airbus A320 and run six times a week, commences on 30 April 2020 and is available to book from today. The Antalya announcement comes as the airline adjusts its Gatwick schedule for Summer 2020. Adam Carson, British Airways Managing Director ...

It’s nearly time for our prestigious top client trip, an annual event where we whisk some of our VIP customers away to a fabulous British Airways destination for a luxury reward experience. This year we’re headed to Toronto on 29 November where we’ll spend two days exploring the best activities that the city has to offer. We’ll be flying in the new Club Suite within Club World ...

British Airways customers are set to gain access to even more benefits when flying between London and Asia thanks to a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines. The new code will be added to 14 destinations the airline serves in Malaysia, including Langkawi, Penang and Kota Kinabalu, and nine cities in Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Vietn ...

British Airways commenced the first North American longhaul service of its new A350 aircraft from Toronto today, following extensive trials and the launch of its first longhaul service to Dubai last month. The new aircraft features Club Suite, British Airways latest generation business class seat, which offers customers direct-aisle access, doors for greater privacy and luxurio ...

Following the success of British Airways longhaul 'Additional Price Points' currently available on Boston and Dubai routes, the airline is rolling out further direct routes where travel partners can benefit from more competitive fares. The additional price points are available via the Flights system on selected World Traveller and Club World classes. Destinations and routes inc ...

The first episode of four-part series British Airways 24/7: Access All Areas airs on 5th September on Channel 5 at 21:00, treating viewers to a unique insight into one of Britain’s most iconic brands. Filmed over a nine month period, with narration from award-winning actor James Nesbitt, the series goes behind the scenes to give viewers a unique insight into how the airline is ...

As British Airways turns 100 this weekend, the airline has created a dedicated channel onboard to highlight the very best of inflight entertainment from over the years. The channel, named Celebrate BA100, includes The Lost World, the very first film ever shown on an Imperial Airways flights in 1925. Customers will be able to enjoy best of British favourites including Billy Elli ...