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.

British Airways launches mobile boarding passes, upgrades app
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British Airways launches mobile boarding passes, upgrades app
By Kevin May | July 15, 2010
BA is to start the gradual roll-out of mobile boarding passes for routes across its network as part of the suite of tools for its upgraded smartphone apps. Read More
American Airlines and British Airways ramping up mobile and in-flight services
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American Airlines and British Airways ramping up mobile and in-flight services
By Kevin May | June 30, 2010
British Airways is basking in the relative calm waters of reconvened talks with trade unions by launching upgraded in-flight web services on its business class-only route from London to New York. Read More
British Airways debuts World Explorer trip planning service
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British Airways debuts World Explorer trip planning service
By Kevin May | June 18, 2010
British Airways has quietly started testing a new map-based trip planning system this week giving users the ability to search for destinations based on holiday types. Read More
Unite digging in with a brutal web war against British Airways
By Kevin May | May 20, 2010
Behind the now extremely bitter war between British Airways and the Unite trade union representing unhappy cabin crew is an increasingly fierce web campaign. Read More
British Airways readies for next major step with mobile
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British Airways readies for next major step with mobile
By Kevin May | May 11, 2010
UK carrier British Airways is not letting planned strike action thwart its ongoing mobile strategy and is gearing up for a significant ramping up of its efforts. Read More
Airline services, intermediaries and sharing the wealth
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | May 10, 2010
There has been a lot of talk lately about charging for additional service content by airlines. However I think the discussion somewhat misses the point. Read More
Sabre deal with British Airways exposes growing complexity of airport technology
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Sabre deal with British Airways exposes growing complexity of airport technology
By Kevin May | May 7, 2010
On the surface, a partnership between Sabre and British Airways this week indicated that the airline would be handing over much of its airport customer handling technology to a new provider. Read More
British Airways targeting social media with first trip for bloggers
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British Airways targeting social media with first trip for bloggers
By Kevin May | May 3, 2010
Much is made of how press trips have typically focused on traditional print and broadcast media journalists when showing off a new destination or product. Read More
British Airways blames computer system for complex ash ticket re-issuing
By Kevin May | April 24, 2010
Just when flights were getting back to normal following the European volcanic ash drama, British Airways has been forced to defend complicated methods used to get passengers home. Read More
British Airways, Alaska Airlines, AirTran scoring points for Points.com
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British Airways, Alaska Airlines, AirTran scoring points for Points.com
By Dennis Schaal | April 21, 2010
Consumers looking to redeem sometimes-wasting away airline miles are finding a few more options on Points.com these days. Read More
British Airways completes full house of GDS deals, Sabre signs agreement
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British Airways completes full house of GDS deals, Sabre signs agreement
By Kevin May | April 6, 2010
UK-based carrier British Airways has now signed new agreements with every Global Distribution System after signing with Sabre Travel Network this week. Read More
With remarkable timing, British Airways launches flight switch tool for mobile site
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With remarkable timing, British Airways launches flight switch tool for mobile site
By Kevin May | March 16, 2010
British Airways has unveiled new functionality for the mobile version of its website allowing customers to change their booking to another flight. Read More
British Airways flies back into SuperBrands top ten, Virgin also climbing
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British Airways flies back into SuperBrands top ten, Virgin also climbing
By Kevin May | February 23, 2010
Astonishing results expected tomorrow when the annual Business SuperBrands Top 500 Survey reveals beleaguered British Airways has returned to form in the eyes of marketers. Read More
TravelSupermarket says clicks to British Airways flights dropped by 20% as strike threat loomed
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TravelSupermarket says clicks to British Airways flights dropped by 20% as strike threat loomed
By Kevin May | February 22, 2010
British Airways is starting to suffer the medium to long-term effects of its ongoing dispute with cabin crew, not least in the amount of traffic its website receives from metasearch engines. Read More
Industrial Relations 2.0 - Unions turns to Twitter in fight against British Airways
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Industrial Relations 2.0 - Unions turns to Twitter in fight against British Airways
By Kevin May | January 26, 2010
Company-employee disputes are not like they used to be - if the latest spat between British Airways and a union representing cabin crews are anything to go by. The long-running face-off between BA and... Read More