British Airways

A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports seek to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Two routes to warm weather destinations are joining the ULCC’s network from London Luton.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
New international interline agreements and flights on South Africa's busiest domestic routes highlight carrier's new course.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
The crippling “second wave” of COVID-19 infections spreading across the globe has forced International Airlines Group (IAG) to make yet more cuts in its winter timetables.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Qatar's UK country manager Gary Kershaw discusses the airline’s UK network and shifting demand in response to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
After a deal was agreed that could pave the way for Flybe to restart operations, Routes looks at what became of the carrier’s UK network since its failure.
Airports & Networks

Aviation Daily Staff Report
New British Airways (BA) CEO Sean Doyle has identified crisis recovery as his “absolute priority” during his first keynote address, just one week after being named as Alex Cruz’s successor.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores, Helen Massy-Beresford
British Airways CEO Alex Cruz is to cede his role to Aer Lingus CEO Sean Doyle, as part of a management reshuffle announced by parent company International Airlines Group (IAG).
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
As British Airways begins a second route to Pakistan, Routes looks at the state of the country’s somewhat underexploited aviation market.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports seek to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Bermuda Tourism Authority believes the move to London Heathrow will increase traffic thanks to hub connections.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
One of the unions representing British Airways (BA) cabin crew and ground staff has accused the airline’s CEO of misleading parliamentarians over whether staff will be subject to “fire and re-hire” tactics at the company.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Just weeks after Virgin Atlantic unveiled plans to serve Lahore, Pakistan, British Airways has signaled its intention to enter the market.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports seek to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Continuing uncertainty around international travel restrictions designed to curb the spread of COVID-19 continues to hurt the UK economy, a report has found.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
International Airlines Group (IAG) has phased out the last of Iberia’s Airbus A340s and begun retiring British Airways’ (BA) entire Boeing 747-400 fleet, the group reported Aug. 17.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Many British Airways (BA) staff are receiving letters this week informing whether they will lose their jobs as the carrier cuts its workforce in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
SpiceJet has moved closer to launching low-cost flights between India and the UK.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
British Airways (BA) pilots have reluctantly accepted a new pay and conditions deal that will mitigate job losses at the cost of cuts to their salaries.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
International Airlines Group CEO Willie Walsh believes passenger traffic won't return to 2019 levels until at least 2023.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Air Senegal’s European expansion; British Airways starting Cornwall Airport Newquay flights; and Jazeera Airways adding a fourth destination in Turkey.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
One of the main unions representing British Airways (BA) cabin crew has said it is “moving towards industrial action with immediate effect” as the airline continues with plans to cut its workforce.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
British Airways’ (BA) will vote on a proposed labor deal that includes around 270 compulsory redundancies, 20% pay cuts and a holding pool of retained pilots.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The UK flag-carrier is adding a new route to Jamaica this winter.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
British Airways (BA) confirmed July 17 that it will not resume Boeing 747 commercial service after operating the aircraft for almost 50 years.
Airlines & Lessors