The results of pre-departure testing trials carried out by four of Heathrow’s transatlantic carriers – American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic – will be brought together by a study commissioned by the airport to demonstrate the effectiveness of pre-departure testing for passengers on international routes. The final…
BA lounges to reopen The good news with BA keeps coming at the moment. They have confirmed that the Heathrow T5 South Lounge complex will reopen from 2 December when lockdown ends. This includes the Concord Terrace for GGL and First customers. It will be interesting to see what the…
More British Airways’ B747s will be preserved for aviation enthusiasts across the UK for years to come, after permanent homes have been found for its remaining retro-liveried Boeing 747 aircraft – the last to leave the British Airways fleet. I’m pleased to here this as the Landor holds a special…
Often as a blogger, I am told information in confidence which I need to sit on to protect my sources. I first heard yesterday that British Airways was planning to return to using proper cutlery, glasses, and plates onboard next month. Fortunately, now it is in the public domain I…
British Airways £100 off holidays So far the BA sale has been pretty underwhelming except for routes they compete with Virgin on. The prices for the Black Friday holidays are better value generally and if you are booking a high price package an extra £100 off won’t hurt. Book a…
Another 20% off code with BA British Airways is also offering its Executive Club members 20% off all worldwide flights for travel from 3 December 2020 onwards, when they book by 28 November, 2020. More information is here. The Executive Club is free to join and as soon as a…
There is no sign of a sale fare yet apart from the 20% flight discount. In the meantime, there are a number of other BA offers: British Airways holidays discounts Discounts are available across all British Airways Holidays bookings made before midnight on Saturday 28 November 2020. That’s flight…
Although BA do not seem to have any flights in their Black Friday sale yet, they have launched a generous discount code with the Daily Mail. The code gives you 20% off all flights except first class. Although the terms and conditions say it can’t be used with any other…
British Airways winter schedule British Airways has released their December schedule. They had stopped flying from Gatwick for lockdown but the good news for Gatwick fans is that they are starting again in December for long haul only as before. The real ramp up in traffic starts on the 14…
British Airways current lounge offering at Heathrow T5 – sandwiching them in! After the lockdown was announced BA originally shut their lounges but shortly afterward announced that the North Galleries lounge would be reopened with a snack selection and full bar. A couple of readers have passed through recently on…
