British Airways tips

Former JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes is joining Airbus as the company’s lead for North America.

British Airways has announced a big change to redemptions in its loyalty program. The airline is making every flight available to buy from just £1 ($1.25), plus Avios. 

After a tense weekend in the Middle East, airlines are considering what, if any, changes need to be made to their networks and routes. 

As of 31 March, the summer season kicks off and passengers will have more options than ever to soak up some sun away from home. The new airline routes are Abu Dhabi, Kos, Izmir, Bangalore, Barcelona and Paris-Orly.

I recently flew back-to-back on two countries' flag carriers in Europe: British Airways and Finnair.

Is British Airways’ new ad campaign a masterclass or a missed opportunity? It’s a question that’s had the industry talking over the Easter weekend.

Could easyJet add one of the world’s most expensive airports to its route map? 

British Airways is undergoing a $9 billion "transformation" to revamp its operation.

British Airways announced its newest business-class seat — dubbed the Club Suite — in March 2019 as part of a multi-billion investment, and now it's being deployed across more of the airline's fleet. 

British Airways unveiled its "Club Suite" business-class cabin in March 2019 as part of a nearly $9 billion investment in the customer experience.

Once known as ‘The World’s Favorite Airline’, British Airways has slipped down the rankings in recent years. Underinvestment and outsourcing have left the UK flag carrier on the back foot.

British Airways unveiled a host of new initiatives at a media event in London on Monday, as part of a $9 billion "transformation."

British Airways (BA) is returning to two major Asian capital cities. Bangkok will rejoin the route map in October, with Kuala Lumpur beginning in November. 

The owner of some of Europe’s best-known airlines more than doubled its operating profit last year. International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) – the parent company behind brands such as British Airways and Iberia – posted results comfortably ahead of market expectations.

Qantas debuted its new air safety video on Wednesday, and it hasn’t gone down well. The Australian flag carrier proudly posted a 10-minute version on social media that instantly sparked criticism. Aside from its length, comments have centered around distracting visuals and vague safety instructions. 

If there was any doubt about the health of the transatlantic aviation market, look no further than Phoenix. The city has just announced a new route with Air France, connecting the Arizona state capital with Paris. While air services come and go, to secure a European flag carrier on a new city pairing like this is notable. 

Last week Lufthansa made history. Weeks ahead of its major European rivals, the airline resumed scheduled services to Israel. As of last Monday, the German carrier is offering four weekly flights between Frankfurt and Tel Aviv and three from Munich. The routes mark the first time the company has operated to the country since the start of the Israel-Gaza war in early October.

If you’re feeling a little exhausted after the holiday season, spare a thought for the teams at Heathrow Airport. The London hub has just reported its busiest-ever December, even surpassing its pre-pandemic highs – a fact certain to delight its latest investors, as well as its new CEO.

Mel has inspired more than 175,000 young people from all backgrounds of life to consider a career in the aviation industry

Chase Travel has at least one asset that CapitalOne doesn’t have — Chase owns its own technology while CapitalOne relies to some extent on Hopper.

British Airways is working with SigncodeUK on a new partnership to provide accessible signed video content for its deaf and hard-of-hearing customers.