An increase in the fuel surcharge applied by British Airways on all flights will come into operation on all tickets booked from November 15. British Airways has put the blame for the increase on the rising cost of oil, with…
© BA British Airways has demonstrated its environmental credentials by placing an order for greener long-haul aircraft and baggage handling vehicles. Announcing the company’s interim management report for the six months ending September 30, chief executive Willie Walsh pointed out…
The world number one surfer, Mick Fanning, has added his name to a petition asking British Airways to reverse its new policy of not carrying passengers’ surfboards. From next month, British Airways will not allow passengers to bring their surfboards…
British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qantas have joined forces to create luxury lounges at Los Angeles International Airport that open their doors today (November 1). First and business class passengers flying with any of these airlines will be able to…
Following the announcement that the British Airways-Loganair franchise agreement will come to an end next year (see related Cheapflights story), Loganair passengers are being assured that the Air Discount Scheme will remain unchanged. The Air Discount Scheme is aimed at…
The move by British Airways to ban the carrying of surfboards on its flights from November 6 (see related Cheapflights story) has angered the UK surfing community. Surfers have created a forum on Facebook to draw attention to the ban,…
From next month, British Airways will no longer allow passengers to take surfboards and certain other types of sporting equipment with them on board flights. New rules effective from November 6 will prevent customers checking in surfboards, windsurfing boards and…
British Airways could be looking to take over rival airline bmi and forge a closer alliance with American Airlines as the transatlantic aviation landscape changes. Delta Air Lines and Air France have signed a joint venture that will see the…
British Airways is to launch flights from Gatwick to the Polish city of Poznan next summer and at the same time offer a link to Antalya in Turkey. There will be daily flights to Poznan from March 30 and three…
British Airways will begin daily flights between London Gatwick and Genoa, Italy, next spring, because of increased passenger demand. The popularity of cruise ships in the Genoa area is one of the main reasons why demand is so high, and…