Several European airlines, including Wizz Air, Lufthansa and British Airways, have been avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspace as tensions rise in the Middle East, according to flight tracking data. On Thursday, carriers opted to reroute flights over Afghanistan and parts of Central Asia to reduce pot...

British Airway’s subsidiary, BA Cityflyer, announces three new routes to popular destinations in France, Italy, and Spain, for summer 2026. These additions bring BA Cityflyer’s destinations to almost 30 across Europe. From 23 May to 1 September, BA Cityflyer will operate twice weekly fights f...

British Airways Cityflyer now operates an 11-times-per-week service from London City Airport to Madrid. The service re-launched yesterday. “Madrid is a destination our passengers consistently tell us they love, so we’re delighted to have worked with our long-standing partner, British Airways ...

British Airways has today announced its customers will soon benefit from Starlink connectivity. Starlink is a revolutionary Wi-Fi provider, powered by the world’s most advanced satellite constellation that orbit much closer to Earth than those used traditionally, providing even the most isolate...

Gatwick Ground Services (GGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways providing a full range of turnaround and ground handling services at London Gatwick Airport, is streamlining their baggage handling operations with Power Stow’s extendable belt loaders. The GGS team supports the operati...

British Airways has reaffirmed its ambition for network growth in India as the airline facilitated a major UK Government trade mission - led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer – to the country. The airline will introduce a third daily flight between London Heathrow and Delhi in 2026, subject to reg...

Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, today announced it has been selected by British Airways Holidays to support in the design and delivery of a digital retail platform that will offer customers an improved experience w...

British Airways is increasing flights from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow starting this October, with an expanded schedule running through to summer 2026. From 27 October 2025, British Airways will now operate a daily service from Bahrain, more than doubling the number of...

London City Airport is gearing up for a dynamic winter season with a new route, expanded services, and a renewed focus on leisure travel. British Airways CityFlyer will launch a new 11-times-per-week service to Madrid, starting 1st December, offering Londoners direct access to one of Europe’s m...

British Airways has scrapped a controversial rule that barred its pilots and cabin crew from drinking anything other than water while in uniform in public spaces, following fierce backlash from staff and unions. The policy, introduced in early September, was abandoned just days later after employee...

British Airways has announced a major expansion of its long-haul services from London Heathrow and Gatwick for summer 2026, adding extra flights and new year-round routes to meet rising demand for leisure and business travel. The airline confirmed that Bangkok, which returned to its network last ye...

British Airways has announced that the latest Avios-Only destination will be Cape Town, with more than 500 seats now available for customers to spend their Avios on. Members of The British Airways Club can travel to Cape Town over the Christmas period, from as little as 70,000 Avios and £150. ...

British Airways is calling for the UK to be added to China’s expanding 30-day visa-free entry scheme, as the airline seeks to reignite demand following the suspension of its Beijing services last year. Speaking to media in Shanghai, Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Of...

British Airways is expanding its short-haul network with two brand-new additions to its route map. BA Euroflyer, British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, will operate year-round services to the capital of Morocco, Rabat, and Austrian city break destination, Graz from the 2025 winter season. ...

Unite, a UK union representing workers in the airline industry, has today (16 May) welcomed a decision to fine British Airways £3.2m over health and safety failings. Two baggage handlers, both Unite members, were hurt in 'near-identical' incidents at Heathrow Airport while using machines used to...