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Male and female British Airways employees are wearing the new uniforms for ground ops.

Press Release: British Airways begins brand-new uniform roll out

British Airways has started the roll out of its brand-new uniform, with more than 5,000 colleagues working in the airline’s engineering, mai... Continue Reading

British Airways aircraft is parked at the gate.

A tale of two classes: British Airways World Traveller and WTP

In the past, British Airways has had a bit of a reputation for inconsistent onboard service, but as Covid started entering the endemic phase... Continue Reading

Recaro CL6720 business class seat in brown and cream tones.

Europe’s Big Three: why the business class CMF yawnfest?

Why are the business class seats from Europe’s major airlines so bland? Beige, grey, perhaps a bit of blue… it’s all a little too reminiscen... Continue Reading

Press Release: BA to launch visual guide to support people with autism

To mark World Autism Acceptance Week, British Airways has announced a partnership with Learning Rose, an organisation that develops support ... Continue Reading

A British Airways flight attendant is pouring one of the new English sparking wines into a glass for a passenger

Press Release: British Airways introduces English wines to Club World

British Airways has introduced award-winning English Sparkling wines in its Club World (business class) cabin so customers can enjoy the ‘be... Continue Reading

Virgin Atlantic A330 business class seat. Purples and pinks cast a nice glow on the product.

The stratification of business class seats in the 2020s

As the steady pace of new business class seats — and their implementation on airlines worldwide — continues to gather after aviation’s... Continue Reading

The interior of an Avanti train shows two window seats facing each other with a large table in between. Domestic air transport, on the other hand, does not facilitate this arrangement.

Time and Space: UK first class air transport versus the train

In Great Britain, where true high-speed rail remains the stuff of dreams (outside of Eurostar), point-to-point air and train services are of... Continue Reading

A display of drinks available to passengers in the British Airways Club Lounge at Gatwick Airport.

British Airways Gatwick Club Lounge elevates traditional product

London Gatwick has always played second fiddle to Heathrow, with premium carriers like Virgin Atlantic and British Airways basing only a lim... Continue Reading

A bottle of champagne and a packet of cookies sit out on an aircraft tray table on a recent trip from Lyon to London with British Airways in Euro Traveller.

When BA Euro Traveller with add-ons outshines Club Europe

Travelling in business class on short-haul European flights can be a compromise. While Eurobiz passengers get premium service on the ground;... Continue Reading

A group of British Airways employees in the various new uniforms

Press Release: British Airways unveils new uniform for employees

British Airways has today unveiled a new uniform to take the airline into its next chapter. The collection of garments, created by British f... Continue Reading

Press Release: Priceline launches strategic partnership with BA, Iberia

Priceline, one of North America’s leading online travel agencies, announced today a New Distribution Capability (NDC) agreement with British... Continue Reading

British Airways aircraft cabin from the back in economy class. Seatback IFE screens are in view, showing the Paramount+ channel

Press Release: Paramount+ and British Airways launch IFE channel

Paramount+, the global streaming service from Paramount, today announced a partnership with British Airways to preview some of the streamer’... Continue Reading

American Airlines and British Airways CHELSEA LOUNGE. A large crystal chandelier installation adorns the lounge bar area.

Press Release: American Airlines and British Airways co-locate in JFK T8

American Airlines and British Airways are ready to welcome customers to the newly renovated Terminal 8 at New York’s John F. Kennedy Interna... Continue Reading

British Airways aircraft in flight. The aircraft has the BA Better World flight livery on it.

Press Release: British Airways customers can buy carbon removal credits

British Airways is now offering customers the chance to address their emissions from flying by purchasing certified carbon removal credits. ... Continue Reading

A passenger is holding a mobile device that says "scan your boarding pass"

Press Release: British Airways trials biometric tech for verification

British Airways has become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights, enabling customers takin... Continue Reading