British Airways Launches New US Route From Heathrow In Just 2 Months [Map]
While the development is not quite as it seems, a brand-new airport pair will join the carrier's map. See more here!
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British Airways Airbus A380 Flies 7 Hours To Nowhere After Weather Radar Failure
A superjumbo is forced to turnaround when its radar goes blind.
British Airways Breaks Decades of CFM Loyalty
The United Kingdom's primary flag carrier, British Airways, has selected Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan, or GTF engine to power up to 63 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, ending decades of exclusive reliance on CFM International engines for its Airbus narrowbody fleet. So in this video, we take a look at why the airline is introducing a second engine supplier for the first time on its A320neo family fleet, and what this decision says about how airlines are choosing engines in today's increasingly complex aviation market.
British Airways Crew Restrains Unruly Passenger, And There’s A Wild Ending To The Story
A passenger became unruly after boarding a long haul British Airways flight, and it was all caught on camera. He ended up being removed from the flight, but that’s not even close to being the end of this story!
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig7 Aug
Wexford Festival Opera Announces Major Partnership with British Airways Ahead of 75th Anniversary
Ahead of its landmark 75th anniversary Festival in October, Wexford Festival Opera is delighted to announce a new partnership with the airline, British Airways. Under this new partnership, British Airways will be the Festival’s official airline and production sponsor for Mascagni’s Iris, the highly anticipated production that will open the 2026 Festival on 15th October in Wexford’s National Opera House. Beyond the stage, British Airways will also support the Festival’s learning and engagement programmes.
British Airways Customer Dials Wrong Phone Number, Scammers Answer
It’s amazing how big the scam industry is of preying on people who accidentally dial the wrong phone number when trying to reach airline customer service. This latest incident isn’t the first or last time we’ll see something like this, and it’s a good reminder to always make sure you dial the right phone number if something doesn’t sound right to you (thanks to Mike for flagging this).
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig5 Aug
British Airways Slashes 28% Of Airbus A380 Flights: See All Affected Routes
BA will only fly the type on four routes in the upcoming winter, but that's not surprising. Find out more here!
British Airways Appoints Patrice Gordon as Director of Global Sales
British Airways has announced the appointment of Patrice Gordon as Director of Global Sales. Taking up her new post in September 2026, Patrice will lead the airline’s global sales, distribution and account management teams, with responsibility for driving revenue growth and strengthening commercial performance worldwide.
Great Deal: Transfer Amex Points To British Airways Avios With 30% Bonus
The Amex Membership Rewards program in the United States has just launched a lucrative new transfer bonus. Specifically, you can get 30% more Avios when you move points to any partner Avios currency, and that unlocks a lot of potential value. Let’s go over the details, as I imagine that many people will be interested in taking advantage of this.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig3 Aug
British Airways Cancels Ticket Over Seat Fee Chargeback, Charges Family $3,200 For New One
One family is forced to shell out at the check-in counter in Paris.
IAG Holds Capacity Flat for 2026 as Middle East Conflict Reshapes Demand
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent of British Airways, now expects flat capacity through 2026 after the Middle East conflict disrupted routes and raised fuel costs.
AviationSource News•Len Varley3 Aug
British Airways Just Broke Decades Of CFM Loyalty To Put Pratt & Whitney GTFs On Over 60 Airbus Jets
The airline's decision to introduce Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan engine into its Airbus A320neo fleet marks a significant strategic shift.
Only 63 Miles: British Airways' 11 Shortest Boeing 777 Routes Revealed [Map]
Can you guess where these quick hops are?
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Investigation Launched After British Airways Flight Near Miss
A formal investigation has been launched into a technical malfunction on a British Airways (BA) flight from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow (LHR) after an air data systems failure over Canary Wharf caused the aircraft to almost stall at 4,000 feet. The serious incident, which triggered double stall warnings, forced the captain to make […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling1 Aug
Travel Warning: British Airways Pulls Plug On 2 Long-Haul Routes Until 2027
Two route cancellation extensions and a reduced schedule to another key hub reflect the volatility of airline route planning.
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New Bag Check-in Service in the Jersey-Heathrow Route
As of July 30, 2026, passengers flying from Jersey Island to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) can now do their bag check-in one day prior to the trip. This new policy only serves travellers from British Airways on flights that will leave before 12:00 BST. New Bag Check-in The recently employed policy is known as “twilight […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas1 Aug
BA Bets On Premium Seats In Short-Haul Fare War Amid 3% IAG Capacity Cut
While the second quarter was challenging for British Airways' parent company, it found some relief in the UK flag carrier's premium short-haul yields.
British Airways Abruptly Axes Airbus A380 Flights On This Major Route [Map]
The carrier will no longer fly the double-decker to this very popular destination this winter. Find out more here!
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AAIB to investigate incident on British Airways flight
LONDON - A British Airways flight had to deal with two stall warnings during an approach into London-Heathrow. The pilots issued a Mayday distress call.
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Global Airlines Prolong Middle East Flight Cancellations Into Autumn 2026 Following Security Reviews
AviationNews – Major international carriers, including KLM, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines, have extended their flight suspensions to key Middle East destinations into autumn 2026....