British Airways Staff Approve Offer to End Dispute
British Airways' cabin staff have finally approved a peace offer that marks the end of the 18-month dispute between the 2 sides. This follows thousands of crew going on strike last year for 22 days total, costing £150 million for the carrier. Unite, the representing union, has announced that 72%
by Dave Humphries June 23rd, 2011
British and Irish Airlines Cancel Flights for Ash Cloud
Passengers throughout the UK and Ireland are facing disruptions now that the ash cloud from the recent eruption of an Iceland volcano has approached European airspace. Carriers from both countries cancelled hundreds of services on Tuesday, leaving many travellers stranded in Scotland and north England. The worst affected
by Katy Davies May 25th, 2011
British Airways and Cabin Crew Reach Deal
The dispute between British Airways and its flight attendants, which has lasted for 18 months, is finally at an end. This comes after the carrier and United the Union agreed on a deal, along with almost 2,000 members of the British Airlines Stewards and Stewardesses Association (BASSA). Now
by Doug Smith May 13th, 2011
British Airways Chairman Calls for Light Airport Security
British Airways chairman Sir Martin Broughton is calling for light security checks at airports for trusted frequent flyers. This comes as he believes there should be a risk-based approach to security rather than one that's based on one-size-fits-all. During a ...
by Doug Smith April 21st, 2011
British Airways Fuel Surcharges Rise
Fliers that choose to travel with British Airways are in for higher fuel surcharges on long-haul flights. On Tuesday, the carrier announced that it will be increasing the economy class fuel surcharge by £10 and business and first class by £20. The hike, which is its 3rd in
by Paul Fenrich April 6th, 2011
Fresh British Airways Strikes after Vote
British Airways customers could be faced with delays and cancellations next month. This comes as the airline's cabin crew union, Unite, announced that their members have voted 5-1 in favor of further strike action. A previous ballot for strikes was conducted before Christmas but deemed by British Airways as illegal,
by Jennifer Jones March 29th, 2011
British Airways Moves Pregnant Woman to Lower Class for Gordon Brown
A very pregnant woman, a Red Cross doctor and some other passengers were bumped to more cramped seats on a British Airways flight before Gordon Brown and his entourage entered the plane. This led the passengers to believe that they were bumped just for the ex-prime minister and his
by Neill Zerk March 28th, 2011
British Airways Mistakenly Warns of Crash
British Airways passengers were terrified last Tuesday evening when they heard a crash warning message played on their flight. However, there was no need for them to get worked up, because the message was played by accident. The British Airways flight ...
by Dave Humphries August 30th, 2010
British Airways, American Airlines, and Iberia Alliance Approved by US Gov
The tie-up of operations between British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines has finally received approval from the United States Department of Transportation (DoT). This comes after the European Commission also approved the joint venture, paving the way for an ...
by Doug Smith July 22nd, 2010
British Airways Crew Reject Offer
Travelers in the UK may have to deal with more air travel chaos now that the cabin crew of British Airways has rejected the airline's final pay and working conditions offer. Due to this decision, the union may ballot for more strikes, which could start as early as September,
by Katy Davies July 21st, 2010
European Union Approves British Airways Alliances with Iberia and American Airlines
The European Union has finally given British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia the clearance they need to continue with a tie-up they have been working on for a while now. On Wednesday, the European Commission said that they back ...
by Paul Fenrich July 15th, 2010
British Airways in Shane Warne’s Twitter Fury
Australian Shane Warne, a cricket star, has let out a bundle of fury on Twitter, criticizing a flight with British Airways. He was traveling first class on a transatlantic flight from London to Las Vegas last week for the ...
by Bobby V-Jones July 6th, 2010