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British Airways is the flag carrier of the United Kingdom. While the airline in its current form was founded in 1974, the airline's roots can be traced all the way back over 100 years. (Featured image: Tom Boon - Simple Flying)

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British Airways invited Simple Flying to experience cabin crew training first hand. Photo: Tom Boon - Simple Flying
IATA/ICAO Code:
BA/BAW
Airline Type:
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded:
1974
Alliance:
oneworld
Airline Group:
IAG
CEO:
Sean Doyle
Country:
United Kingdom
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latest British Airways Articles

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British Airways Serves Up New Martini Experience At Heathrow's Concorde Room

The new experience is part of the airline's wide range of improvements in its lounges.

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British Airways & easyJet Passengers Face Bank Holiday Weekend Cancellations Across The UK

Adverse weather conditions across Europe forced the sudden cancelations.

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British Airways Passengers Will Need To Show ID For Domestic Flights

The new policy will take effect on September 1, 2023.

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British Airways Celebrates 75 Years Of Japan Flights

The airline launched flights to Japan in 1948 when it was still known as BOAC.

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Top 5: The British Airways Aircraft Types With The Largest Club World Cabins

There is considerable diversity among the premium cabins in the UK flag carrier's widebody fleet.

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British Airways Flight 009 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

The Boeing 747 that became a glider over the Indian Ocean...

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American Airlines AAdvantage To Use Revenue-Based Earning For British Airways and Iberia Bookings

The change comes into effect the same day British Airways changes its earning model.

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British Airways' BOAC Boeing 747 Is Being Dismantled But You Could Buy Parts

Parts of the historic aircraft are expected to be sold to aviation enthusiasts once the aircraft is dismantled.

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The UK Has 20 Daily Middle East Airbus A380 Flights This Winter

All of these will operate this winter.

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Microsoft Agrees To 14,700 Tonne SAF Purchase With British Airways Owner IAG

The tech giant has committed to purchasing the sustainable fuel.

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How IAG Is Continuing To Innovate In Aviation With Hangar 51 Program

The group hopes to attract startups through more than financial investments.

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British Airways Airbus A380 Johannesburg Services Are In Chaos

Over half of British Airways services between London and Johannesburg have faced significant delays amid airspace closures in Niger.

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The Cheapest Ways To Fly Transatlantic This Summer

Your transatlantic getaway could be more affordable than you'd expect.

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New York's Intrepid Concorde Is Getting A Makeover

The British Airways supersonic airliner will soon be getting a much-needed new paint job.

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Flights Route Around Niger As Airspace Remains Closed Following A Coup

This has affected all flights between Europe and most of sub-Saharan Africa.

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British Airways Executive Club: 5 Things To Know Before Joining

There is more to the Executive Club than just flying with British Airways.

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British Airways To Send Airbus A380 To Singapore In March 2024

Passengers may notice differences in the premium product offered onboard.

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4 Years On: Looking Back At British Airways' Inaugural Airbus A350 Flight

What Is It Like Travelling On An Inaugural Flight?

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24,000 British Airways Staff Will See A 13% Pay Rise

There could also be additional pay increases on the way.

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