British Airways
latest news & developments
FlySafair not threatened by SAA return, welcomes competition
The low-cost carrier has gained ground since taking to the skies in October 2014
After Comair, how will the South African aviation industry fare?
Local ticket prices have risen by at least 35% to 40% as a result of Comair’s collapse
New airline may rise from ashes
Unions and business rescue practitioners have until Friday afternoon to agree on a settlement and start the process of shutting the airline down
Crazy Rich Nigerians enjoy a ‘plane’ pizza
A Nigerian minister has courted ridicule after saying citizens are having pizzas delivered from London with the help of British Airways
British Airways launches direct flights between Durban and London
The direct flight will boost trade and increase tourism in KwaZulu-Natal
Airlines lodge EU complaint over French strikes
Repeated strikes by France’s controllers are having a devastating impact on schedules and denying passengers their legal right to free movement
Direct flights from London to Durban will boost tourism industry
‘It is one of the major announcements of the year’
Don’t let aviophobia ground you
Roughly one in four people is afraid of flying, but there is a cure: attend a British Airways Flying with Confidence course.
IATA appeals for airlines to halt isolation of Ebola-hit nations
The International Air Transport Association claims bans of flights out of countries suffering the spread of the disease are unnecessary.
Fashion and food at 30 000 feet
British Airways launched its new A380 Airbus in style with champagne, fashion from Harrods and food catered by the Saxon.
Four injured after BA plane hits OR Tambo building
Four airport staff members have been injured after a British Airways plane hit a building at OR Tambo International Airport just before taking off.
EU fines 11 airlines €800m for air-cargo cartel
Europe’s competition watchdog hit 11 airlines with nearly €800-million in fines on Tuesday for running a global cargo cartel.
Branson fumes at ash cloud travel restrictions
An Angry Richard Branson has branded Britain’s airport closure a joke as volcanic ash cloud continues to cause travel chaos in Europe.
BA, Iberia sign merger deal to create global giant
BA and Spanish flag carrier Iberia on Thursday announced a merger deal to create one of the world’s biggest airlines.
BA wins court battle to stop Christmas strikes
British Airways won a high court battle on Thursday to prevent cabin crew staging a 12-day walkout.