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 will "vigorously" defend position following huge fine for data breach
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British Airways will "vigorously" defend position following huge fine for data breach
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2019
The hack, believed to have started in June last year, involved information such as log-in information, payment card and travel booking details. Read More
Skyscanner joins NDC Exchange
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Skyscanner becomes first travel search engine to join NDC Exchange
By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2018
Skyscanner has joined NDC Exchange, an industry-owned marketplace created by ATPCO and SITA to facilitate adoption of IATA’s New Distribution Capability.   Read More
(ICYMI) NDC Exchange builds momentum, adds new airlines, names sellers
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(ICYMI) NDC Exchange builds momentum, adds new airlines, names sellers
By Marisa Garcia | October 11, 2018
IATA has been advocating for broader adoption of New Distribution Capability (NDC) as a common standard for the airline industry, which will allow greater retailing flexibility. It has progressed - es Read More
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NDC Exchange boosted by five new airlines
By Linda Fox | October 11, 2018
NDC Exchange, created by ATPCO and SITA, sees five new carriers join. Read More
Stuck in the mud - when airline distribution partnerships go wrong
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Stuck in the mud - when airline distribution partnerships go wrong
By Pamela Whitby | June 8, 2018
Legacy agreements signed with the global distributions systems (GDSs) are giving business airline bmi a headache. Antony Price, director marketing & customer, bmi, says it is currently stuck in Read More
Airline distribution surcharge trend tipped to slow
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Airline distribution surcharge trend tipped to slow
By Kevin May | May 7, 2018
Air France-KLM could be the last of the major airline groups to introduce a fee for passengers that book tickets through the global distribution systems. Read More
Sabre seeks to consign old NDC position to history
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Sabre seeks to consign old NDC position to history
By Kevin May | February 27, 2018
International Airlines Group's shift to a New Distribution Capability-led connection to intermediaries pretty much ended any lasting resistance from tech providers last year. Read More
Decoding blockchain, part 3: Flight data management
News / Technology
Decoding blockchain, part 3: Flight data management
By Mitra Sorrells | February 19, 2018
Data sharing is a complicated - and sometimes disjointed - process in the air transport industry. The creation and storage of information for each flight is handled by multiple entities, at minimum the... Read More
EasyJet brings data on board, but will it take off?
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EasyJet brings data on board, but will it take off?
By Viewpoints | February 13, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Bill James, chairman of Transform. It is estimated that 90% of the world’s data was generated in the past two years, yet brands still are only using half of it. Everywhere Read More
Wi-Fi now on 82 airlines, system upgrades on the rise
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Wi-Fi now on 82 airlines, system upgrades on the rise
By Jill Menze | January 30, 2018
In-flight Wi-Fi is more prevalent than it’s ever been, with 82 airlines now offering the service, up 17% over last year. Read More
Could air services decide which city will win Amazon's HQ2?
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Could air services decide which city will win Amazon's HQ2?
By Marisa Garcia | January 30, 2018
For a number of US cities, the bid to attract Amazon’s new HQ2 has been one of the top development priorities, with each candidate making attractive concessions in hopes of attracting the tech giant t Read More
Top 10 travel technology and distribution stories of 2017
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Top 10 travel technology and distribution stories of 2017
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2017
It's that time of year again when we have a look back at some of the things that made an impact on travel technology and distribution in 2017 as well as gaze forward. Over the next few days in further Read More
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Distribution
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PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Distribution
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2017
Airline distribution was always a complex - but fairly unexciting - discipline until a few years ago. Read More
Why changes in airline distribution are slow to make an impact in China
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Why changes in airline distribution are slow to make an impact in China
By Sponsored Content | December 19, 2017
This is an article from China Travel Daily.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. Full service airlines, such Lufthansa Group, Emirates and British Airways, have led the adop Read More
British Airways tightens screw on NDC channel use
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British Airways tightens screw on NDC channel use
By Kevin May | December 18, 2017
British Airways could potentially be seen as the most aggressive carrier in the drive to push NDC-enabled ticketing. Read More
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