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British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 26 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 on an A320Neo aircraft. Known for its Renaissance art scene, architectural masterpieces and Tuscan fare, Florence is in central Italy, within close proximity to Bologna and Pis ...

British Airways has appointed a full-time Master of Wine, Tim Jackson MW, to elevate the premium experience for its customers both on the ground and in the air. British Airways’ Master of Wine will play a vital role in selecting and tasting potential new wines, curating menu descriptions, developing the airline’s wider drinks strategy and sourcing a diverse range of wines from ...

  British Airways' biggest sale of the year is here and with great reductions on destinations from Copenhagen to Cincinnati, it's the best time to lock in your customer's getaway plans. We know how busy you'll be during peaks so to reward you for choosing to book British Airways via Lime, we've got FOUR massive £500 vouchers up for grabs! That's right, all you need to do is ...

British Airways has announced they're reviewing the amount of Distribution Technology Charge (DTC) to reflect the current additional costs incurred for bookings that are not booked using an NDC-based connection or other low-cost channels. Following their most recent review, the DTC for bookings ticketed on or after 1 January 2023 will change from £11 to £13 for companies makin ...

To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December 2022), British Airways has announced that it is working with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF). By working with QEF, which supports children and adults with physical and learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries to increase their independence, the airline is showing its continued co ...

American Airlines and British Airways are ready to welcome customers to the newly renovated Terminal 8 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Starting on 1 December, 2022, customers will benefit from an enhanced travel experience with seamless travel connections as the two airlines co-locate operations as part of a $400 million investment. This marks the completio ...

British Airways is now offering customers the chance to address their emissions from flying by purchasing certified carbon removal credits before or after they fly, or directly from their seat on the aircraft. This innovative new approach has been made possible through the airline’s new upgraded climate platform, CO2llaborate, marking another milestone in the airline’s BA Bett ...

British Airways have announced a very exciting new year-round service to Cincinnati! Cincinnati will be the airline's 27th US destination, adding to its extensive portfolio of 300 transatlantic flights per week, the most of any UK carrier. Starting on 5 June 2023, travellers will be able to fly directly with British Airways from London Heathrow (LHR) to Cincinnati (CVG). This ...

British Airways have announced the launch of additional services to Malé, the capital of the Maldives from London Heathrow for winter 2022. The Maldives is classed by many as the definition of paradise, filled with world-class water-based experiences and over 1,000 breathtaking coral islands to explore.  The additional services now mean that there are daily flights from LHR t ...

British Airways has become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights, enabling customers taking part in the trial to travel through the airport ‘smartly’ without having to show their passport. Customers who sign up to take part in the airline’s trial from London Heathrow Terminal 5 will be invited to scan their face, passport and b ...