Blind ex-Paralympian superglued himself to a BA jet to ‘highlight climate crisis’

A former Paralympic athlete who superglued himself to the roof of a British Airways plane has told a jury he had to do ‘something spectacular’ to draw attention to the climate crisis. Extinction Rebellion activist James Brown, 56, who is registered blind, managed to scale the plane on the morning of October 10, 2019 to … Read more

British Airways launches inflight at-seat digital food ordering using onboard Wi-Fi

British Airways launches inflight digital menu ordering, with economy passengers able to go online and order drinks and snacks directly to their seats using free onboard Wi-Fi Customers can already pre-order inflight food from the Speedbird Café menu  This menu includes items by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge But now passengers will be able to top-up … Read more

Airlines including Ryanair and easyJet will NOT be scrapping compulsory masks on board

‘Face coverings are still mandatory on our flights’: Airlines including Ryanair and easyJet will NOT be scrapping compulsory masks on board despite relaxation of rule in public Ryanair and easyJet among those that confirmed fliers will still be required to wear face coverings beyond July 19 British Airways, TUI and Virgin Atlantic are also expected … Read more

British Airways is fined £1.8 million

British Airways is fined £1.8 million after female employee was crushed beneath a baggage tug and suffered ‘serious injuries’ at Heathrow Airport Employee was struck by tug pulling a train of dollies at Terminal 5 in March 2018  Woman catapulted under another passing tug and sustained serious injuries  British Airways admitted breaching the Health and … Read more

British Airways Dreamliner 787 nose COLLAPSES on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport 

British Airways Dreamliner 787 nose COLLAPSES on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport British Airways Dreamliner 787 seen with nose to the ground at Heathrow Airport Aircraft confirmed to have suffered a front landing gear collapse at its stand Flight operator said plane was transporting freight and had no passengers By William Cole For Mailonline Published: … Read more

British Airways unveils new ‘Forty Winks’ lounge at Heathrow that features free power-nap sleep pods

British Airways unveils new ‘Forty Winks’ lounge at Heathrow that features free power-nap sleep pods The pods are available in British Airways’ Galleries First Lounge in Terminal 5 They’re described as ‘world’s first chair designed exclusively for power napping’ Passengers can set them for a desired duration or a programmed 20-minute nap By Jennifer Newton … Read more

‘Scared’ British Airways cabin crew ‘have been failing to show up for flights to India’

‘Scared’ British Airways cabin crew ‘have been failing to show up for flights to India’ amid concern over Covid surge British Airways bosses have written to staff begging them not to stay off flights The airline is still operating seven flights a week to four major cities in India  An employee has spoken out to … Read more

BA boss calls on government to reunite Britons with their families overseas

British Airways’ boss Sean Doyle calls on the government to reunite Britons with their families overseas by opening air travel to low-risk countries Doyle said data US and Greece made a ‘compelling case’ for being on green list Chief executive said the expatriates globally were desperate to see loved ones He revealed that he had received … Read more

Covid UK: British Airways reveals world-first trial of test that gives results in 25 SECONDS

British Airways has announced it will be the world’s first airline to trial an ultra-rapid coronavirus test which produces results within 25 seconds ahead of the return to global travel from Monday.  The ‘game changer’ pilot scheme will see flight and cabin crew taking a Pelican coronavirus antigen test from medical tech company Canary Globalm, … Read more