British Airways retires entire fleet of Boeing 747 jumbo jets July 17, 2020 British Airways marked the end of an era today as the world’s largest operator of Boeing 747s said it will retire its entire fleet of jumbo jets with immediate effect due to the coronavirus pandemic. Global travel bans imposed to stem the spread of the virus has put the future of many airline companies in [...]
HSBC and other sponsors not to blame for Emma Raducanu’s decline, insists agent July 25, 2023 Emma Raducanu’s agent has rejected suggestions that a swathe of money-spinning sponsorships including HSBC and Vodafone have held her back since her sensational 2021 US Open triumph. The British tennis player’s Grand Slam title brought her a swathe of deals with brands also including Dior, Porsche, British Airways and Nike which earned her £22m last [...]
City A.M.’s Top Five: This week’s best read stories – 10 February February 10, 2023 The concept of the UK’s first official digital currency was something that interested City A.M. readers, while the idea of BA’s pedestal as the world’s favourite airline being kicked over also struck a chord. Just in case you missed them, here are the best read stories on City A.M. this week One: Could the UK [...]
British Airways to sell art collection amid coronavirus cash squeeze July 14, 2020 Struggling British Airways (BA) is flogging 17 pieces from its art collection at auction house Sotheby’s, as the cash-strapped carrier continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic. In total, the combined pieces could be worth up to £1.4m, according to estimates, with the most expensive, Bridget Riley’s Cool Edge, slated to sell for £1.2m. The sale, [...]
British Airways-owner mulls quarantine legal challenge June 5, 2020 The owner of British Airways is mulling a legal challenge against the government’s quarantine plan which will require passengers coming in from overseas to isolate for 14 days on landing in the UK. With planes grounded since March, airline bosses fear the quarantine rule which is set to be introduced from 8 June will sink [...]
Beyond Crystal Seas: Nassau’s Festive and Culinary Oasis Just Hours from the UK March 21, 2024 Nassau & Paradise Island in The Bahamas are buzzing, and we are excited to invite travellers from the UK to explore the destination this year. With nonstop flights with Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, UK travelers have convenient access and luxury accommodations at their fingertips. Our twin paradises inspire exploration and adventure with Bahamian culture, [...]
BA and Virgin to restart flights to China after three years as Beijing welcomes back visitors February 2, 2023 Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will return to China for the first time in three years following Beijing’s reopening. Richard Branson’s airline – which stopped operating flights into China in December 2020 – announced today it will resume daily flights between Heathrow and Shanghai from 1 May. Meanwhile British Airways (BA) will [...]
UK competitiveness as base for big airlines key to unlocking £111bn by 2050, report says August 8, 2023 The UK could benefit to the tune of £111bn and create over 629,000 local jobs by 2050 if it stays competitive as a hub for airlines to be based. Transport consultancy Steer’s report, commissioned by industry body Airlines UK, said propping up British-based carriers boosts local employment and supply chains, whilst financing public services through [...]
British Airways, Ryanair and Easyjet launch quarantine legal action June 12, 2020 The UK’s three largest airlines have today launched legal action against the government’s plan to make all incoming travellers to the UK quarantine for 14 days. Rivals British Airways, Ryanair and Easyjet have come together to see a legal review of the plan as soon as possible. In a joint statement, they said the measures [...]
Heathrow faces larger cut in landing fees, regulator says July 11, 2024 The UK aviation regulator has proposed forcing London Heathrow Airport to further reduce the landing fees it can charge airlines over the next two years, following a long-running dispute over prices at Britain's biggest airport.