British Airways (BA/BAW) has strengthened its presence in Canada through a new codeshare agreement with Toronto-based Porter Airlines, giving customers seamless access to 17 additional destinations across the country via Toronto and Montreal. The partnership, announced today, allows passengers booking through British Airways to connect onto selected Porter Airlines domestic [read more]
British Airways (BA/BAW) has expanded its network with the launch of two new routes, as inaugural flights to St. Louis and Guernsey departed from London yesterday. The new service to St. Louis marks the airline’s 27th destination in the United States, further strengthening its transatlantic offering. The inaugural flight to the Midwestern city – often [read more]
Aeros Flight Training has announced its support for the 2026 British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy, as applications open for the fully funded scheme aimed at developing the next generation of commercial airline pilots. Flag carrier British Airways has committed £18 million to fund up to 160 aspiring pilots through the highly competitive programme, removing [read more]
British Airways (BA/BAW) has opened applications for fully-funded pilot training for the fourth year in a row investing £18m into future pilots. The funding will see 160 places available on the Speedbird Pilot Academy programme and will cover the £100,000 training cost of each student over the two year course [read more]
British Airways has marked a significant milestone in onboard connectivity, with its first aircraft equipped with Starlinktaking to the skies today. The inaugural flight, operated by a Boeing 787-8 bound for Houston, is the first time a UK airline has deployed the high-speed satellite internet service. The newly connected aircraft introduces free, high-speed [read more]
British Airways has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its long-haul network for winter 2026, including the launch of two new destinations and increased frequencies across a range of established routes. The airline’s long-haul route network is set to grow by around nine per cent, reflecting continued investment in leisure-focused [read more]
Aviation analytics firm Cirium’s latest global on-time performance report for February 2026 has highlighted a strong showing for UK carriers, with British Airways ranking among the world’s most punctual airlines and performing strongly within Europe. According to the aviation analytics firm’s monthly On-Time Performance (OTP) review, British Airways recorded an on-time arrival rate [read more]
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways and Aer Lingus, has reported record financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, highlighting sustained demand for air travel and setting out ambitious fleet and network plans – including the deployment of new Boeing 787s at London Gatwick. [read more]
British Airways Helicopters occupies a unique place in the annals of UK aviation history. Although the company ceased operations nearly four decades ago, its role in shaping helicopter services — from scheduled passenger flights to offshore oil support — remains a fascinating chapter in British civil aviation. Origins and Early [read more]
Data from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has unveiled the most complained about airlines operating from the UK and top of the list may, or may not surprise you. In the months from Mid 2024 to Spring 2025 the CAA says that it received over 43,000 complaints about UK airlines [read more]
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