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.

Carlson Wagonlit secures GDS fee workaround on British Airways
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Carlson Wagonlit secures GDS fee workaround on British Airways
By Kevin May | December 5, 2017
Corporate travelers have been given a lifeline from paying a surcharge on British Airways... if they use Carlson Wagonlit. Read More
VIDEO: GDSs survive but full content agreements will not
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VIDEO: GDSs survive but full content agreements will not
By Kevin May | November 9, 2017
British Airways has got it right, but Lufthansa has not - that's the view emerging over the latest changes in airline distribution. Read More
CWT ponders charges in latest twist in airline distribution play
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CWT ponders charges in latest twist in airline distribution play
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2017
Carlson Wagonlit Travel says it is considering levying charges going forward to mitigate the cost of having to book fares via new methods introduced by airlines. In a carefully worded statement, the Read More
Agencies warn of slow creep of non-transparent airline distribution
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Agencies warn of slow creep of non-transparent airline distribution
By Kevin May | June 19, 2017
The European Commission is being asked to tackle "dangerous developments" in airline distribution around discrimination against so-called neutral channels. Regulators in Brussels received a letter Read More
Lufthansa hits GDS bookings with fee increase on bags
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Lufthansa hits GDS bookings with fee increase on bags
By Kevin May | June 8, 2017
Lufthansa is taking another approach to putting the squeeze on passengers who choose to book through Global Distribution Systems. The group - covering Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian - has an existin Read More
British Airways, Lufthansa and a smell-the-coffee moment over distribution
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British Airways, Lufthansa and a smell-the-coffee moment over distribution
By Viewpoints | June 1, 2017
It has taken two years, but two major global carriers have now started to put the squeeze on the old airline distribution model. Is it an attack by Lufthansa and British Airways on the Global Distr Read More
British Airways distribution fee met with irritation (but not scorn)
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British Airways distribution fee met with irritation (but not scorn)
By Kevin May | May 30, 2017
Reaction to the introduction by British Airways of a surcharge on tickets sold on non-NDC systems has been less hysterical than some might have anticipated. When Lufthansa shocked many in the indus Read More
British Airways imposes surcharge on tickets not booked through NDC connection
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British Airways imposes surcharge on tickets not booked through NDC connection
By Kevin May | May 26, 2017
British Airways and sister carrier Iberia are to levy a £8 fee on every fare booked on systems not using an NDC-led connection. The surcharge will come into force from November this year, the pair Read More
Business travel giants talk up NDC prowess after sealing direct connect deals
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Business travel giants talk up NDC prowess after sealing direct connect deals
By Kevin May | May 25, 2017
Hogg Robinson Group and Concur claim they are spearheading the spread of IATA's New Distribution Capability standards into business travel. A connection with British Airways for its content using t Read More
Facebook Reactions - a year of wow and haha for travel and tourism?
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Facebook Reactions - a year of wow and haha for travel and tourism?
By Nick Vivion | May 11, 2017
Facebook Reactions has just celebrated its first birthday - a reason if any to share a love heart-style - or angry - emoji. But, seriously, while not everyone greeted Reactions with excitement, the Read More
British Airways parent invests in Esplorio and VChain
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British Airways parent invests in Esplorio and VChain
By Kevin May | April 24, 2017
A trip-sharing service and a blockchain customer data business are two startups on the receiving end of an investment from International Airlines Group. The umbrella company that contains British A Read More
Skyscanner touts Scoot deal as signal of metasearch evolution
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Skyscanner touts Scoot deal as signal of metasearch evolution
By Kevin May | January 24, 2017
Singapore Airlines-backed Scoot will be the first low-cost carrier to have direct-booking functionality on travel search engine Skyscanner. The agreement is being seen as a significant moment in th Read More
British Airways lets you discover trips using emojis
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British Airways lets you discover trips using emojis
By Kevin May | December 22, 2016
'Tis the season to be quirky, it appears, with British Airways another major travel brand coming up with another way of getting attention. The airline has added (a world "first", no less!) another Read More
Close encounters of the startup kind - British Airways parent launches Hangar 51 accelerator
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Close encounters of the startup kind - British Airways parent launches Hangar 51 accelerator
By Kevin May | October 4, 2016
International Airlines Group (IAG) is the latest travel brand to get in on the startup accelerator act - launching Hangar 51 this week. The company, parent of the Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberi Read More
British Airways boasts NDC capabilities with Kayak booking deal
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British Airways boasts NDC capabilities with Kayak booking deal
By Kevin May | September 7, 2016
"Facilitated booking" on metasearch engines is nothing new - but British Airways is making a fairly big thing of talking about a deal with Kayak that uses the IATA NDC standard. The collaboration b Read More
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