Snows shuts airport which dropped Met Office forecast Dec 12, 2008
" The Met Office said last night that it had predicted snow, ice and a drop in temperature and its customers at Gatwick encountered no problems. BAA insisted it had the same information from its own supplier but was unable to keep the runway open. Gatwick's inability to cope with temperatures dropping below zero and snowfall in December infuriated airlines and further dented the reputation of its Spanish-owned operator, BAA. "This situation is completely unacceptable at a major international... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Wine investing 2009: End of the madness Nov 29, 2008
Europe's trade unions strive for improved working conditions Air France-KLM and British Airways see falloff in premium travel Pirates have plagued the Horn of Africa for years, but attacks are increasing in number and audacity. The IHT's managing editor, Alison Smale, discusses the week in world news. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Hip Amsterdam a winning destination for teens Sep 23, 2008
(Getting there: , the new premium transatlantic airline from British Airways, has just begun flying from New York to Amsterdam and is offering new PREM PLUS fares for $499 each way, offering many of the amenities of business class at a significantly lower price. . (CNN -- Travel)
Dresden travel tips Sep 5, 2008
Or, fly Lufthansa via Frankfurt to Dresden, or Delta or British Airways to London Gatwick and get a connecting flight. You can also fly Delta to Berlin and get the train from there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
* World News Quick Take Aug 8, 2008
The countrys No. 7 carrier is taking no chances with the systems at its new Terminal 5, following the chaotic opening of British Airways Terminal 5 at Londons Heathrow Airport in March. UNITED STATES. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Auckland's brothels receive rave reviews in new Brit documentary Jul 29, 2008
The two women, Jean Johnson, the 62-year-old wife of a retired British Airways captain, and Shirley Landells, a 73-year-old engineer's widow, made a world tour of brothels to gather information for a campaign to make life safer for prostitutes in England. The pair, backed by the Women's Institute, are lobbying the British government to change the laws on prostitution. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
New terminals sweeten the airport experience Jan 25, 2008
Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 5, which will open on March 27, rivals the splendor of the newly restored St. Pancras station, with a capacity for 38 million passengers, and for the exclusive use of British Airways ... British Airways' new carrier, OpenSkies, is due to start daily flights from New York to Brussels and Paris in June, taking advantage of the "open skies" pact that becomes effective in March. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Heathrow airport temporarily paralyzed after crash landing Jan 18, 2008
Debris is seen after a British Airways plane landed short of the runway at Heathrow Airport in London on Thursday ... A British Airways passenger jet crash-landed just short of a runway at London's Heathrow airport on Thursday, plowing a way across open grassland before skidding to a halt when it hit the tarmac with parts of its undercarriage torn off. (International Herald Tribune)
Tyler Brûlé: An upside to airline alliances Jan 18, 2008
I used to be wedded to British Airways and my mileage card was the most frequently deployed piece of plastic in my wallet. Catering strikes, service reductions and other work slowdowns prompted me to look elsewhere and become a bit more promiscuous in both the short- and long-haul marketplace. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Frequent Traveler Q & A: Flexibility counts in search for bargains Jan 18, 2008
Carriers such as EVA Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air New Zealand offer premium economy class fares in a comfortable cabin at up to 50 percent less than the normal business-class fare; they are a good option for folks on a tight budget who want to travel in comfort. The cheapest round-trip business-class fares I could find online for dates in January/February were Air France, from 675,000, or about $6,343, and British Airways (via London) from 581,000. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
MAXjet's demise: A timely reminder for business-class carriers Jan 10, 2008
But a more likely reason was a flawed business model: MAXjet operated 102-seat Boeing 767 200ERs with 1980s-style business-class seats with a partial recline at prices equivalent to the premium economy fares of British Airways and Virgin Atlantic ... British Airways from Heathrow to JFK quoted 609 for premium economy, and 3,162 for business class. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Gingerbread men add spice to holiday ads; meet Kaiser's kid Dec 17, 2007
The music also was used in recent British Airways advertising, as well as in the movies The American President and Meet the Parents. Posted. (USA Today -- Money)
People: REM gives fans an album preview Apr 1, 2007
In April 2006, he and five others were arrested on charges of violent disorder and starting a brawl after a fight erupted when members of the rapper's group were denied entry to British Airways' first-class lounge at Heathrow Airport. The case was resolved when police said Broadus accepted responsibility and they declined to take further action. (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
Ryanair's Cheap Europe Flights Spur Surgeon Commutes, Vacation Home Frenzy Feb 22, 2007
27 euros, and Harmondsworth, England-based British Airways Plc was asking 333 ... By contrast, British Airways stock fell 20 percent in U.K. pound terms during that period. (Bloomberg)
Something for all 52 weekends of the year Jan 6, 2007
Fly to Verona from Gatwick with British Airways (0870 850 9850, ). A snappy break Got a new camera for Christmas. (TimesOnline)
