British Airways News

British Airways remains a key player in global aviation, recognized for its legacy, expansive network, and evolving approach to passenger experience and digital transformation. PhocusWire provides the latest British Airways news, highlighting the airline’s operational strategies, tech advancements, and industry partnerships.

British Airways flight updates, partnerships, and industry news

From transatlantic alliances and sustainability initiatives to fleet upgrades and customer service innovations, British Airways continues to evolve in response to competitive pressures and market demand. Our coverage explores how the airline is leveraging technology to improve traveler engagement, streamline operations, and expand its global footprint.

Malaysia Airlines latest to arm cabin crew with iPads
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Malaysia Airlines latest to arm cabin crew with iPads
By Linda Fox | March 21, 2013
Malaysia Airlines is letting its cabin crew loose with iPads for a six-month trial period following a deal with airline technology specialist SITA Read More
Ryanair flies ahead of British Airways - Top UK travel websites, February 2013
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Ryanair flies ahead of British Airways - Top UK travel websites, February 2013
By Kevin May | March 19, 2013
British Airways has lost out to Ryanair in the list of leading travel websites in the UK, but the Ireland-based low cost carrier is still languishing behind rival EasyJet. Read More
Big Data - how airlines should use it more effectively to boost ancillary revenue
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Big Data - how airlines should use it more effectively to boost ancillary revenue
By Viewpoints | February 21, 2013
As we all know, the airline industry today is extremely interested in two major trends – Big Data and ancillary revenue. Read More
Google winding down B2B division at Frommers, travel sites need to find new content supplier
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Google winding down B2B division at Frommers, travel sites need to find new content supplier
By Kevin May | February 12, 2013
One area of the Frommer's business that got little mention during the acquisition by Google last summer was the travel content service for other brands. Read More
Google winding down B2B division at Frommers, travel sites need to find new content supplier
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Google winding down B2B division at Frommers, travel sites need to find new content supplier
By Kevin May | February 12, 2013
One area of the Frommer's business that got little mention during the acquisition by Google last summer was the travel content service for other brands. Read More
The Scan: Celebrities boost BA sales, Delta hints at tech plans, ClearTrip adopts Passbook, and more news
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The Scan: Celebrities boost BA sales, Delta hints at tech plans, ClearTrip adopts Passbook, and more news
By PhocusWire | January 14, 2013
Rihanna, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Google, ClearTrip, Apple's Passbook, HotelsPro, HRS, Carsolize, Thai Airways, Air New Zealand, TelMap, Tagman, Accelya, and Revera all make today's round-up of... Read More
British Airways and Thomson rise to the top - Top UK travel websites, December 2012
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British Airways and Thomson rise to the top - Top UK travel websites, December 2012
By PhocusWire | January 7, 2013
New leaders in the airline and agency categories at the end of 2012 as British Airways and Thomson leapfrog their rivals to become the most popular travel websites in the UK. Read More
Delta agrees joint venture with Virgin Atlantic, pays $360M for 49 percent stake
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Delta agrees joint venture with Virgin Atlantic, pays $360M for 49 percent stake
By Kevin May | December 11, 2012
Mooted seriously for a few weeks and predicted tactically by many for years, Delta and Virgin Atlantic have agreed a major joint venture in a bid to put pressure on their transatlantic rivals. Read More
The Scan: WAYN changes its relationship status, and more travel tech news
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The Scan: WAYN changes its relationship status, and more travel tech news
By Sean O'Neil | December 7, 2012
WAYN, British Airways, Carlson Wagonlit (CWT), JetBlue, CheapOair, Rotana, Scoot, Minube, Magnuson Hotels, MarryAbroad, RateTiger, and Mahindra, all appear in our roundup of the stories making news and... Read More
British Airways launches probe after Twitter account retweets F and C bomb-laden message
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British Airways launches probe after Twitter account retweets F and C bomb-laden message
By Kevin May | November 17, 2012
Egg on its face and an investigation almost guaranteed to give the comms people at British Airways a sleepless night after its Twitter account had a meltdown. Read More
EasyJet goes down the inspiration route for flight search
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EasyJet goes down the inspiration route for flight search
By Kevin May | October 2, 2012
Whether anyone uses the tools or not in the long run, airlines are at least trying to give customers a different way of looking for flights - with EasyJet unveiling its Inspire Me platform this week. Read More
British Airways claims to have invented the flight check-in of the future
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British Airways claims to have invented the flight check-in of the future
By Kevin May | September 25, 2012
Bold and bold statement from British Airways as it starts trialling a new system that it claims will revolutionise how passengers will check-in for flights with the carrier. Read More
Morning Scan: Billing giant Kale rebrands as Accelya and other travel tech news
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Morning Scan: Billing giant Kale rebrands as Accelya and other travel tech news
By Sean O'Neil | August 13, 2012
Kale Consultants is re-branding itself as Accelya. The combined operation will handle accounting and billing between travel agents and airlines for more than 100 airlines and earn $110 million a year in... Read More
After posting £80M loss, Virgin Atlantic aims to trim fuel costs with new technology platform
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After posting £80M loss, Virgin Atlantic aims to trim fuel costs with new technology platform
By Nick Vivion | August 7, 2012
Virgin Atlantic announced a £80 million loss this week, blaming a combination of lower demand and skyrocketing fuel prices. Read More
British Airways' barometer measures Olympics buzz in real-time
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British Airways' barometer measures Olympics buzz in real-time
By Nick Vivion | August 3, 2012
Using the hashtag #homeadvantage, British Airways has created a clever way to visualize the social media buzz surrounding the Summer Games in London. Read More