British Airways

‘We always hug before take-off’: Mother and daughter reveal what it’s like to both work as BA pilots – with fascinating footage showing mum teaching her eldest how to land a Dreamliner in a flight sim

by
‘We always hug before take-off’: Mother and daughter reveal what it’s like to both work as BA pilots – with fascinating footage showing mum teaching her eldest how to land a Dreamliner in a flight sim

A mother and daughter have revealed what it’s like sharing their dream job as pilots, working for the same airline – and getting to ‘land’ a plane together in a state-of-the-art simulator. Teresa Irving, 56, and her daughter Gabriella Irving, 29, both work for British Airways, where Teresa serves as a Boeing 787 captain and her … Read more

I’m a British Airways flight attendant on the A380 and my cabin crew daughter inspired me to join the ranks aged 55. Here’s what it’s like being in a high-flying family…

by
I’m a British Airways flight attendant on the A380 and my cabin crew daughter inspired me to join the ranks aged 55. Here’s what it’s like being in a high-flying family…

A mum told how she found a new set of wings travelling the world for work after being inspired by her British Airways cabin-crew daughter to join the ranks. Christine Barnes, 66, said ‘the world opened up to me’ as soon as she stepped into the role back in 2011. Now, she heads a team of … Read more

British Airways has hundreds of discounted all-inclusive holidays from £499pp – to Spain, Turkey & Greece

by
British Airways has hundreds of discounted all-inclusive holidays from £499pp – to Spain, Turkey & Greece

BRITISH Airways has hundreds of discounted all-inclusive holidays up for grabs in May. The flag carrier has European beach holidays from £499pp and the Caribbean and Indian Ocean getaways under £1,200pp. 2 The flag carrier has European beach holidays from £499pp and the Caribbean and Indian Ocean getaways under £1,200ppCredit: Getty The package holidays include accommodation … Read more

First look: MailOnline tries out British Airways’ brand-new short-haul seats, unveiled as part of a £7bn investment that will also bring an upgraded website and app and a new A380 first-class cabin

by
First look: MailOnline tries out British Airways’ brand-new short-haul seats, unveiled as part of a £7bn investment that will also bring an upgraded website and app and a new A380 first-class cabin

British Airways was recently voted among the worst airlines for both long and short-haul travel in a survey by consumer champion Which? – but the carrier is likely to be more confident about its standing in 2025’s ranking. That’s because it has announced a £7billion ‘transformation plan’, with upgrades unveiled across the business, including brand-new … Read more

BA Worker ‘Made Millions’ Charging Indians £25k To Illegally Fly Into Canada To Claim Asylum

by
BA Worker ‘Made Millions’ Charging Indians £25k To Illegally Fly Into Canada To Claim Asylum

Amidst the turmoil regarding illegal immigrants and the Rwanda Bill in the UK, British Airways (BA) has landed in trouble over an immigration scam involving a BA worker who duped Indian passengers. As per media reports, a British Airways supervisor is on the run in India after he allegedly helped passengers fly to Canada without … Read more

The best and worst airlines for 2024 named by Which? – Jet2 is No.1 for third time and BA is among the worst

by
The best and worst airlines for 2024 named by Which? – Jet2 is No.1 for third time and BA is among the worst

British Airways was once so confident of its reputation, it used ‘the world’s favourite airline’ in its advertising campaigns. But the UK’s flag-carrier has been voted among the worst airlines for both long and short haul travel. Consumer champion Which? surveyed travellers’ experiences of flying in the past year and analysed results from over 10,000 … Read more

What The Hell Is Going On With Airlines Right Now?

by
What The Hell Is Going On With Airlines Right Now?

Photo: NASA The beloved Mars helicopter Ingenuity took its final flight in January, bringing its mission to an end after a historic three-year run on Mars. The helicopter was the first to fly on a planet other than Earth, and it racked up many other accolades before succumbing to rotor damage that prevented future flights, … Read more

Newly launched British Airways deals have US city breaks from £582pp to Miami, New York & Boston

by
Newly launched British Airways deals have US city breaks from £582pp to Miami, New York & Boston

CITY breaks don’t always have to be in Europe. Especially when British Airways launches new deals on all short holidays in the USA, with hundreds costing from £582pp. 2 British Airways launched new deals on all short holidays in the USA, with hundreds costing from £582ppCredit: Getty The British holiday company has flights to more … Read more

British Airways has stopped serving acclaimed Laurent-Perrier Champagne in First Class after 12 years (but super-rich flyers need not worry… the replacements are reassuringly expensive)

by
British Airways has stopped serving acclaimed Laurent-Perrier Champagne in First Class after 12 years (but super-rich flyers need not worry… the replacements are reassuringly expensive)

By Jessica Hamilton Published: 14:00 GMT, 2 February 2024 | Updated: 16:26 GMT, 2 February 2024 It’s a seismic moment for British Airways and its first-class customers – the carrier is no longer serving its acclaimed Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Champagne in the priciest cabin. It’s a move that could potentially generate uproar – at the … Read more

The secret freebie British Airways pilots can dish out to children – and how to get one

by
The secret freebie British Airways pilots can dish out to children – and how to get one

A PILOT has revealed the little-known freebie they can dish out to children on British Airways flights. Alexandra Lane has been a British Airways pilot for nearly seven years, and in that time she’s flown thousands of passengers to short-haul destinations across Europe. 3 On British Airways flights, children can enjoy a Skyflyers activity pack, which includes a … Read more