On board the first post-Covid BA flight to the US November 15, 2021 What is the collective noun for a group of journalists? Google suggests “pack”, “herd”, “scoop”, and “crowd”. But the word that sprung to my mind while on the BA 001 flight to JFK, fourth glass of champagne in hand, was frenzy. A palpable excitement swelled inside our cabin as the Airbus A350 took to the [...]
British Airways strikes: Airline warns of continued disruption September 11, 2019 British Airways has warned of continued disruption to flights after pilots held a two-day strike in a row over pay. The airline said hundreds of its planes and pilots were in the wrong place following the strike action, which led to nearly all flights being cancelled on Monday and Tuesday. Read more: British Airways pilots [...]
IAG issues profit warning after British Airways strikes September 26, 2019 British Airways owner IAG today slashed its 2019 profit guidance after recent strikes forced it to cancel more than 2,000 flights. International Airlines Group warned that adjusted operating profit will fall €215m (£190m) below last year’s €3.49bn. Read more: Ryanair threatens to remove pilot perks over strikes, says union It estimated that Balpa’s strike action [...]
Marbella is modern glamour meets rustic charm July 18, 2022 THE WEEKEND: The British love affair with the Costa del Sol continues, but away from the big developments and noisy bars the pretty town of Marbella is the region’s shining star. With its sophisticated clubs, luxurious hotels and world class golf courses its vibe dates back to the 1950s, when European royalty and Hollywood stars [...]
London markets fly out of the blocks as travel stocks surge January 26, 2022 London markets flew higher yesterday driven higher by travel and leisure soaring on booking volumes climbing. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index closed 1.33 per cent higher at 7,469.78 points, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned to the health of the UK economy, climbed 1.05 per cent to finish at 21,873.08 [...]
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour kicks off today. How much is it really worth to the UK economy? June 7, 2024 As Taylor Swift starts the UK arm of her Eras tour, we look at how much will it help British business, and where will that benefit be felt.
British Airways threatens to strip pilots perks if they strike September 7, 2019 British Airways has warned its pilots that there will be sanctions against those participating in strike actions scheduled to begin next week. The airline emailed its 4,300 pilots late on Friday to warn that they will lose generous travel perks for themselves and their families for three years, according to the Financial Times. Read more: [...]
Investors hunt for bargains amid global market turmoil March 9, 2022 Investors have piled into flagging equities in the past week as they hunt for bargains amid the market turmoil sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Airlines begin checking vaccination status as end to quarantine beckons July 7, 2021 Heathrow trial with BA and Virgin readies staff and travellers ahead of end to quarantine rules
British Airways strikes and IT glitches dent BA’s reputation September 6, 2019 The reputation of British Airways plummeted to a four-year low last month in the wake of strikes and IT failure that left passengers stranded. BA has fallen from 31st to 55th of the 65 companies in the airlines reputation index of reputation intelligence company alva since 1 January 2016. Read more: British Airways strikes: Pilots [...]