GBR restaurant offers an all-day British dining experience in the heart of St James, London in historic surroundings. 2 GBR is located at the bottom of the sophisticated luxury hotel DUKES London and shares elegant décor and refined furnishings. It’s an intimate space with a bar on one side, a mirrored back wall and windows…
British Airways to fund training costs of 60 prospective pilots
Prospective pilots can apply for a place on a new British Airways scheme that will see the £100,000 cost of their training covered entirely by the airline. The national flag carrier’s Speedbird Pilot Academy programme will lift the previously prohibitive cost barrier of training to become an airline pilot for up to 60 successful candidates…
British Airways announces end of summer sale for flights and holidays
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their end of summer sale, offering flight and holiday savings for travel in both 2023 and 2024. Running until 3 October 2023, the sale features short and long-haul destinations, with highlights including European beach holidays from £219pp, New York city breaks £499pp and Caribbean resort stays from £599pp.…
Travelport delivers British Airways’ NDC content on Travelport+, providing faster and easier access for agents
Travelport announced that New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from British Airways is now live on the Travelport+ platform. With Travelport, British Airways is delivering simplified access to NDC content to agents, so that travel retailers can easily book and service NDC offers for their customers. The content is available as of today in the UK…
British Airways Doubles Its In-Flight Entertainment Content
British Airways has significantly expanded the selection of content accessible to customers via its inflight entertainment system. This enhancement includes diverse fresh content, such as box sets, movies, podcasts, children’s programmes, and more. British Airways anticipates over one million customers will engage with the in-flight entertainment options on its long-haul flights this month. From August, passengers…
British Airways trials new digital wayfinding tool to support customers travelling through London Heathrow
British Airways is trialling a new digital wayfinding tool to help customers navigate through London Heathrow. The new technology offers maps of both London Heathrow Terminal 5 and Terminal 3, helping customers who are travelling through the airline’s London hub to locate their departure gate and points of interest including shops, lounges and restaurants. The…
British Airways announces multi-million pound investment in new pilot cadet scheme
British Airways has announced that it is launching a brand-new pilot cadet programme that will fund training for up to 60 aspiring pilots a year. The creation of the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy will see the cost barrier of training to become an airline pilot removed, making the profession much more accessible. Successful candidates…
Family adventures this summer in the British Virgin Islands
With pristine white sand beaches, an abundance of nature parks and reserves, carefully curated kids-clubs, and lively local traditions, the British Virgin Islands is the perfect place for an unforgettable family holiday. Whether learning a new skill such as diving and sailing, snorkelling through an underwater safari, or learning about the natural environment, wildlife and…
British Airways announces exclusive new Whispering Angel lounge bar at Heathrow terminal 5
British Airways has announced plans for an exclusive Whispering Angel lounge bar, becoming the first airline to have a bespoke bar dedicated to the famed rosé wine. The bespoke bar, which will exclusively offer Caves d’Esclans’ Whispering Angel rosé, will be located in the airline’s lounge at Terminal 5 B at London Heathrow – often referred to…
Top travel trends from British Airways Holidays
British Airways Holidays has launched its first Travel Trends Report, examining the behaviours and attitudes that are shaping travel trends today. British Airways Holidays has released its Travel Trends Report, giving an insight into the attitudes that are influencing the current travel landscape, and how these have changed in the last three years. The tour…
