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2026
EasyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Jet2 and British Airways publicly criticise Nats after second technical failure
After a second UK air traffic control technical failure in two weeks, EasyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Jet2 and British Airways publicly criticised Nats, with Wizz Air describing a 'national confidence crisis' and Ryanair renewing calls for Nats chief Martin Rolfe to resign.
2026
Nats technical fault at Prestwick disrupts UK flights with around 150 cancellations
A connectivity issue at Nats's Prestwick control centre disrupted flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on 21 September 2026, with around 150 flights cancelled. EasyJet was the worst affected airline with 47 of 670 scheduled departures cancelled, while British Airways had 12 cancellations and Ryanair reported 140 affected flights.
2026
British Airways launches annual September Sale
British Airways and British Airways Holidays launched their annual September Sale, running until September 29, 2026, with discounted flights and holiday packages across Europe, North America, the Caribbean and long-haul destinations, including return flights to New York from £410, Miami from £515 and Melbourne from £846.
2022
Oneworld members commit to purchase Gevo sustainable aviation fuel
Oneworld airlines committed to buy up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel from Gevo. Delivery is expected to begin in 2027 for a five-year term, for member-airline operations in California.
2022
British Airways announces end of Brighton i360 sponsorship
British Airways said it would end its sponsorship of Brighton i360, which the article reported continued to miss loan repayments.
2021
British Airways names Emma Raducanu global brand ambassador
British Airways named tennis player Emma Raducanu as its latest global brand ambassador and said it would support her as she represents Britain globally.
2021
Alaska Airlines expands its oneworld partnership with new European flights
Alaska Airlines announced expanded travel opportunities with oneworld member airlines, including new nonstop international flights from West Coast hubs and airports. British Airways and Finnair separately announced new routes for 2022.
2021
Travelport and IAG announce NDC distribution agreement
Travelport and International Airlines Group announced a distribution agreement to make NDC content from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling available to Travelport-connected travel agencies worldwide. The parties said they were progressing on the technical solution and would continue adding features before the content rollout.
2021
British Airways sues Chicago over aircraft engine damage
British Airways sued the City of Chicago, seeking more than $3 million in damages after three of its Boeing 787 aircraft sustained engine damage at Chicago O’Hare. The airline alleges debris left after terminal resurfacing and expansion work entered the engines.
2021
British Airways and BP announce sustainable aviation fuel collaboration for COP26 flights
British Airways announced a collaboration with BP to source sustainable aviation fuel for all its flights between London, Glasgow, and Edinburgh during the UK’s COP26 summit. British Airways said the fuel sourced for the COP26 period would provide a lifecycle carbon reduction of up to 80% compared with traditional jet fuel.
2021
British Airways and AirPortr develop Heathrow fast bag-drop service
British Airways teamed up with AirPortr to develop fast bag-drop areas for passengers travelling through Heathrow Terminal 5. The service allows customers to drop off luggage at peak times at the Heathrow Express train platforms.
2021
British Airways unveils inflight digital ordering platform
British Airways unveiled an inflight digital ordering platform for Euro Traveller passengers to order additional snacks and drinks from Speedbird Café. The service was scheduled to become available on select services from 19 July 2021.
2021
British Airways settles data breach group action
British Airways settled a group action brought after its 2018 data breach on confidential terms following mediation. The settlement provides compensation for qualifying claimants and includes no admission of liability by BA.
2021
IAG Cargo completes first sustainable aviation fuel charter chain
IAG Cargo completed its first sustainable aviation fuel charter chain of 16 flights from Stuttgart to Atlanta, working with Kuehne+Nagel and sourcing Neste-produced fuel. The final flight left Stuttgart on June 26.
2021
British Airways announces four new routes from Belfast City Airport
British Airways announced that it would operate four new routes from Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford, Exeter, Newquay and Glasgow during the summer. The routes were planned following the collapse of Stobart Air.
2021
ZeroAvia raises $24.3 million in funding
ZeroAvia raised $24.3 million in new funding to support development of a 2MW hydrogen-electric engine. Horizons Ventures led the round, joined by British Airways and other investors.
2021
British Airways, Feast Box and Do & Co launch a First-cabin-inspired meal kit
British Airways, Feast Box and catering partner Do & Co created a limited-edition cook-at-home meal kit inspired by British Airways’ First cabin dining experience. The kits became available to order on the announcement date, with deliveries due to begin the following week.
2021
British Airways partners with Qured to offer COVID-19 tests
British Airways struck a deal with diagnostic kit group Qured to offer passengers COVID-19 antigen tests ahead of flights. The article reports a price of £33 for the tests.
2021
British Airways introduces new Speedbird Cafe menu items
British Airways introduced five new Speedbird Cafe menu items for Euro Traveller passengers, available by pre-order.
2021
Tom Kerridge teams up with British Airways
Chef Tom Kerridge joined forces with British Airways, with his food set to be served to passengers on short-haul flights.