British Airways Flight News Update
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British Airways Terminal 5 Operational Testing Underway
Scheduled to open its doors at the end of March 2008, Terminal 5 at London Heathrow is about to begin operational testing to ensure everything is ready for the big day.
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Published: 25/09/07
British Airways Flights Unaffected By Open Skies Agreement Says Walsh
Willie Walsh, CEO of British Airways, believes the first stage of the Open Skies Agreement, due to commence at the beginning of April 2008, will not dramatically affect BA market share in the transatlantic flight market.
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Published: 25/09/07
British Airways Support Third Heathrow Runway
London Heathrow Airport has now received the support of British Airways for a full length third runway, an option that is currently under discussion but facing much criticism.
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Published: 21/09/07
British Airways Flights Updated
The Open Skies Agreement that enables carriers to fly from any European airport across the Atlantic to America is enabling British Airways to modify its schedules to utilise space they have in other airports.
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Published: 20/09/07
British Airways Best European Airline
The readers of Business Traveller Asia Pacific magazine have selected British Airways as the Best European Airline in their 2007 Travel Awards, an accolade that has been earned through keen attention to detail in every aspect of the service.
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Published: 19/09/07
British Airways Fly England Rugby Squad Out To World Cup
The England rugby team have taken their flights to Paris with British Airways to compete in the Rugby World Cup, England being the defending champions.
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Published: 04/09/07
British Airways Considering Reduced Offer for Iberia
British Airways and Texas Pacific Group, their private equity partner, are considering a reduction in the price they are planning to offer for Spanish carrier Iberia.
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Published: 28/08/07
Massive Profit Hike For British Airways
The first financial quarter results announced by British Airways made impressive reading, with a year on year increase of almost 75 percent and an actual profit figure of GBP269 million.
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Published: 06/08/07
British Airways Fuel Surcharge Debacle – Huge Fines Levied
British Airways are this morning some GBP275 million worse off after fines from both UK and US authorities were levied against them. The punishment is for the conspiracy to manipulate fares and fuel surcharges, covering both passenger and cargo flights over a number of years.
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Published: 02/08/07
I’m A Princess
A British Airways flight to London, returning from Milan, was delayed for around 4 hours following the refusal of three passengers to sit next to people they did not know.
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Published: 30/07/07
Security Situation Under Scrutiny
British Airways chairman Martin Broughton shared his views on airline security at the organisations annual meeting this week, with particular reference to hand luggage.
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Published: 20/07/07
Venice Flights Cancelled
Strikes at Venice Airport have meant that British Airways have had to cancel one of their flights to Venice from London Gatwick today, 18 July, along with the return flight back to London.
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Published: 19/07/07
Brand Beckham Hits LA
It was a British Airways flight to Los Angeles that took David Beckham, his wife Victoria and their three children to their new life in Los Angeles, where David will play for Los Angeles Galaxy.
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Published: 17/07/07
British Airways Angola Ban Lifted
The Angolan Aviation Authority has lifted the ban on British Airways flights into the country that has been in force for approximately two weeks.
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Published: 16/07/07
Science Fiction To Become Fact
Biometric checks, including facial scans, will be operational at London Heathrow Airport in March 2008 when the new Terminal 5 opens its doors to the public.
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Published: 16/07/07
Connection Times Increased
Taking into consideration the additional checks needed prior to flying, and the general increases in security that see travellers taking longer to get through the airport, British Airways have very sensibly increased the connection times for flights out of London Heathrow Airport.
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Published: 11/07/07
British Airways Premium Seats Selling Well
As the airlines roll out the reports on monthly performance British Airways were delighted to see a 1.4 percent increase in the non-economy seats sold, primarily the Business and First Class services.
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Published: 05/07/07
BA To Change Dallas Departure Airport
The forthcoming Open Skies agreement on transatlantic travel is enabling British Airways to transfer the current direct flights to Dallas and also Houston from a Gatwick departure to Heathrow. This will provide passengers with easier access to the rest of British Airways global flight network.
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Published: 28/06/07
New Disney Attractions Can Create Traffic For BA
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new zone in the Walt Disney Studios Park called Toon Studio, in which are two new attractions that are expected to be real hits with visitors and generate more interest in flights to Paris for British Airways.
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Published: 20/06/07
More Fuel Surcharges for BA
Top UK carrier British Airways has introduced more fuel surcharges as of 13 June 2007 due to increased costs that the airline feels it has to pass on to the consumer.
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Published: 12/06/07
BA Considering A380 Purchase
British Airways are currently looking at the possibility of using the Airbus A380 on some long haul routes, particularly South Africa and the Far East. The A380 is the new super plane designed by Airbus – the largest passenger aircraft in the world and set to revolutionise long haul travel.
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Published: 11/06/07
Green Issues Not Black and White for British Airways
A recent survey carried out by YouGov found that the British public saw British Airways as the least Green friendly company, brand or product. Interestingly the top 5 was made up of, as well as British Airways, three other airlines and a luxury 4 x 4 car brand.
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Published: 01/06/07
BA Business Class Plan
Leading operator British Airways is looking at the option of business class only flights to New York and other US cities, recognising the growth in this area of travel. Such flights would not only depart from the main UK airports but also, thanks to the opening up of routes between the EU and USA next year, from the main European airports too.
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Published: 25/05/07
British Airways Free Florida Upgrade Offer
As part of the push for 2008 travel bookings British Airways have a wonderful offer available whereby travellers going to Florida can see themselves upgraded to World Traveller Plus, the BA premium economy service.
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Published: 22/05/07
British Airways Short Haul Fleet Advances
As part of their ongoing development British Airways has put in an order for eight new aircraft to supplement their short haul fleet. The order, with a value of around 66 million US dollars, is for the much admired Airbus A320, with delivery of the new craft scheduled to begin in 2008 and rolling out over two years.
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Published: 21/05/07
British Airways Competition Probe
Long haul fuel surcharges are facing an investigation, for which British Airways are allocating around GBP 350 million as a contingency fund. The airline had acknowledged last year that there had been communications with their competitors which, under the terms of their policies should not have taken place, hence the contingency fund being put in place.
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Published: 21/05/07
BA Change Terminals for Vancouver
Passengers flying to Vancouver on the west coast of Canada will be able to enjoy all the British Airways facilities available at heathrow Airport with effect from 1st June, when the airline moves the check in for the service to its main base in Terminal 1.
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Published: 16/05/07
BA passenger numbers down
Figures released by British Airways this week have shown that their overall traffic levels are down around 2 percent on a year ago, although the airline claims that overall revenues are rising.
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Published: 04/05/07
British Airways Special offers for April 2007
British Airways has released a set of very special low fares that are sure to generate plenty of interest on its most popular routes. The new offers are on sale with immediate effect, and are valid for various dates during May and June. The seats are on sale at the offer prices between now and 01 May, and are subject to strict availability. Upgrades to World Traveller Plus are available from an additional GBP340 per person.
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Published: 27/04/07
BA named airline of the year
Despite a challenging year that saw them shamed as one of the worst airlines for losing passenger luggage, rows offer crucifixes and problems with striking staff, British Airways has picked up 4 awards at the annual OAG awards ceremony, including the prestigious airline of the year gong.
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Published: 19/04/07
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