Why British Airways Flies the World’s Most Premium Cabins
British Airways outpaces global rivals in premium seating density as London remains an exceptionally lucrative market.
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Monday, Oct 12
Sunday, Oct 11
British Airways Unveils New Heathrow Lounge With 59 Showers
British Airways has revealed a new Heathrow lounge featuring private cabanas and dozens of shower suites.
Heathrow Reveals 11 New 18-Hour Nonstop Routes
London Heathrow sees 11 ultra-long nonstop services unveiled as conflict in Iran drives airline network adjustments.
TUI Airways Schedules London Gatwick to Spain Expansions for 2027
TUI Airways will add three Spanish routes from London Gatwick for summer 2027, starting with flights to Santiago de Compostela.
Amex Plans Bigger Centurion Lounges at Newark, Heathrow, and Beyond
American Express is adding Centurion lounges at Newark and Heathrow, alongside expansions and temporary closures in Houston and Philadelphia.
Heathrow Adds Seven Long-Haul Routes Across Three Continents
London Heathrow expands its network this year with seven major long-haul additions spanning Pakistan, China, and Central America.
Tuesday, Oct 6
British Airways Shifts Short Heathrow Route to Boeing 787 for Winter
A two-hour service from London Heathrow will see the Boeing 787 largely replace the Boeing 777 over the winter season.
British Airways Flies Rare Heathrow Nonstop for Special Cause
British Airways has scheduled just one nonstop flight from London Heathrow to a major American city in support of a special cause.
Virgin A350 Spotted on Rare NFL Charter to Stansted
Virgin Atlantic operated an NFL charter to London Stansted using an Airbus A350 and a familiar flight number.
British Airways Overhauls Long-Haul First Class Soft Product
Fresh bedding, serviceware, and pyjamas debut in British Airways First cabins starting October 1 out of London Heathrow.
British Airways Plans Ground Upgrades Across Heathrow Terminals
Terminal 5 gets a dedicated C-gates lounge and a refreshed arrivals space, alongside a shared First Class check-in area at Terminal 3.
British Airways Plans A380 Overhaul and New Heathrow Lounge
British Airways is updating its Airbus A380 fleet with fresh cabins across all four classes, alongside a new lounge at London Heathrow.