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.

Tnooz Nuggets - Thursday 18 August 2011
By PhocusWire | August 18, 2011
In this edition: BA heads to wild west with affiliates, GBTA slams Lufthansa, Youtravel shake-up, Tourism Australia loves TripAdvisor. Read More
British Airways drops the scroll for the iPad, gives cabin crew new toys
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British Airways drops the scroll for the iPad, gives cabin crew new toys
By Kevin May | August 18, 2011
Hotels have handed iPads to guests for room services and armed concierges with tablets, now it's time for an airline to see if cabin crew can make use of them, too. Read More
BA losing share, Skyscanner in, Travelzoo out - Top UK sites, July 30 2011
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BA losing share, Skyscanner in, Travelzoo out - Top UK sites, July 30 2011
By PhocusWire | August 2, 2011
British Airways accounts for just over a 8.5% share of airline web traffic in the UK, with EasyJet and Ryanair increasing the gap between low cost and full service carriers. Read More
British Airways claims airline first for Windows mobile
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British Airways claims airline first for Windows mobile
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
Bragging rights today for British Airways with the launch of the first app to offer mobile boarding to users of the new Windows Phone 7. Read More
British Airways moving into the spotlight over distribution model
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British Airways moving into the spotlight over distribution model
By Kevin May | May 16, 2011
British Airways is under the microscope over its distribution strategy as GDS negotiations start to appear on the horizon and sister carrier American Airlines continues to push the direct-connect model. Read More
A tale of two travel virals - one that is and one that can only hope to be
By Kevin May | May 5, 2011
The term "viral video" is often misused. In should refer to a clip which has become popular through the sharing on social media channels and word-of-mouth. Read More
British Airways IT expert found guilty of terror offences
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British Airways IT expert found guilty of terror offences
By Kevin May | February 28, 2011
A computer expert who worked for British Airways has been found guilty today of a range of terrorism charges related to plotting to blow up planes. Read More
EasyJet claims first airline blog, forgets British Airways and Virgin Atlantic
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EasyJet claims first airline blog, forgets British Airways and Virgin Atlantic
By Kevin May | February 25, 2011
The problem with public relations and claiming super-amazing "firsts" is that they are invariably untrue. Or just puff to get journalists to write about it. Read More
Travelport offers UK agents software app to book British Airways pre-paid seats
By Dennis Schaal | February 8, 2011
UK travel agents hooked up to the Travelport global distribution system can now download a software application to book British Airways' pre-paid seats. Read More
Why Flight Plus should scare the hell out of online travel
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Why Flight Plus should scare the hell out of online travel
By Viewpoints | January 19, 2011
Online and independent agents in the UK have never faced such a hidden and potentially disastrous regulation reform as Flight Plus. Read More
Will British Airways trigger new round of changes to credit card fees?
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Will British Airways trigger new round of changes to credit card fees?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | December 6, 2010
The long running saga of British Airways and the fees charged to it by credit card companies took another turn last week. Read More
American Airlines, British Airways share revenue and Denver lounge
By Dennis Schaal | November 30, 2010
American Airlines and British Airways, taking advantage of their new commercial cooperation, opened a joint Admirals Club lounge at Denver International Airport. Read More
How Lufthansa unlocked FourSquare for Oktoberfest promo
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How Lufthansa unlocked FourSquare for Oktoberfest promo
By Kevin May | November 30, 2010
Another airline finding a way of using FourSquare - this time it's German giant Lufthansa which managed to leverage the service during the recent Oktoberfest in Munich. Read More
British Airways to get Cruise and Cruz, not Lonely Planet
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British Airways to get Cruise and Cruz, not Lonely Planet
By Kevin May | October 28, 2010
British Airways passengers will be getting a raft of new programmes included in their in-flight entertainment systems as part of a deal signed with the BBC. Read More
British Airways extends mobile boarding to Blackberry and Android
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British Airways extends mobile boarding to Blackberry and Android
By Kevin May | October 25, 2010
Blackberry and Android mobile users will now be able to join their iPhone-loving passengers on British Airways using their handsets as boarding cards. Read More