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business Mar 17, 2026, 10:30 AM
British Airways to resume flights to Melbourne after decades - British Airways will resume flights to Melbourne from London Heathrow in January 2027.
- The airline is also returning to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting in October 2026.
- British Airways aims to grow its long-haul services and improve connectivity as the market evolves.
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business Mar 17, 2026, 9:57 AM
Airlines cancel flights to Middle East amid escalating instability - Various airlines have cancelled flights to cities in the Middle East due to ongoing instability.
- Major airlines like Air Canada and Delta Airlines have specific routes affected until late March.
- The cancellations reflect a precautionary response to heightened security concerns in the region.
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military conflicts Jan 28, 2026, 8:16 AM
British Airways plane loses wheel during takeoff in Las Vegas - On January 26, a British Airways flight lost a wheel shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas.
- The Airbus A350-1000 continued safely to London, landing 27 minutes earlier than scheduled.
- The FAA is investigating the incident, stressing the importance of safety and protocols.
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military conflicts Jan 23, 2026, 9:23 AM
Flight attendant loses compensation claim after turbulence injury - Laura Lanigan, a flight attendant, was injured during unexpected turbulence on a British Airways flight.
- She claimed the pilot's approach to a storm cloud caused the turbulence, leading to her injuries.
- The judge ruled that the injuries were the result of an accident, dismissing her compensation claim.
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business Jan 2, 2026, 3:13 PM
British Airways removes hot breakfast on short flights - Business-class passengers on specific British Airways routes will receive a Continental breakfast instead of a hot breakfast.
- This change is aimed at improving service efficiency on short flights, following successful trials.
- Customer feedback indicates mixed reactions, with concerns raised about service quality and customer preferences.
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politics Dec 9, 2025, 10:29 PM
Act now: Martin Lewis warns Avios holders about flight price hikes - Avios point holders are facing rising flight prices starting December 15, 2025.
- Martin Lewis advises booking flights sooner to avoid increased costs.
- The airline cites rising taxes and inflation as reasons for the price hike.
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military conflicts Dec 8, 2025, 4:37 PM
Edinburgh airport halts all flights after emergency landing of British Airways plane - Edinburgh airport suspended all flights after a British Airways aircraft experienced a technical issue shortly after takeoff.
- The airline's flight BA1443 returned safely after the pilots issued a 7700 emergency squawk code.
- Operations resumed at the airport after approximately 40 minutes, ensuring passenger safety and facilitating a swift response.
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business Dec 4, 2025, 5:36 PM
British Airways raises reward flight costs citing budget changes - British Airways announced that effective December 15, 2025, its Avios loyalty scheme will see increased costs for reward flights.
- The airline attributes this decision to changes in air passenger duty as part of the recent UK Budget by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
- Many critics believe British Airways could have absorbed additional costs rather than raising prices and are calling for the company to take more responsibility for its decisions.
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business Nov 22, 2025, 1:17 PM
Aurigny predicts failure of new British Airways Heathrow route - British Airways plans to launch a new route from Heathrow to Guernsey in April 2026, which will increase seat capacity by 30%.
- Aurigny has reassured its continued commitment to operating flights to London Gatwick and London City amidst concerns over competition.
- Kevin George, Aurigny's chairman, expects the British Airways service to fail, highlighting the need to protect the airline's connectivity options.
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