Boris Johnson admitted this evening that summer holidays abroad ‘look difficult for the time being’. The Prime Minister, speaking at tonight’s Downing Street press conference to mark a year of lockdown, warned Britons that the government could even impose tougher border controls over fears of new variants being brought into the country. Mr Johnson admitted … Read more
Foreign holidays have been dealt a fresh blow after British Airways scrapped more summer flights. Passengers were left dismayed by the latest round of cancellations that include trips in July and August – after overseas travel is scheduled to resume on May 17. Europe is grappling with surging cases and yesterday a UK health minister … Read more
Rewards, air miles, gold clubs, silver clubs, blue clubs, miles boosters — airline loyalty schemes can be bamboozling. And all this lingo is before you have even thought about what they’re really worth. In the UK, schemes offered by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have the largest take-up — redeemable across a host of airlines, … Read more
Boris Johnson was last night urged by the boss of British Airways to capitalise on the UK’s world-beating vaccine rollout to end the ‘heart-breaking’ restrictions on foreign travel before another summer holiday season is ruined. BA chief executive Sean Doyle called for Britons who have been vaccinated to be able to fly along with those … Read more
British Airways is considering using some of its long-haul passenger jets on European routes once the government lifts travel restrictions. Before the pandemic, BA used its fleet of smaller Airbus A300-series aircraft on its short haul aviation routes while the larger wide body jets concentrated on its long haul routes. It is understood BA is … Read more
Ruth Langsford transformed into an air hostess for a special edition of Loose Women on Tuesday. The presenter, 60, revealed she fulfilled her ‘childhood dream’ by becoming a member of British Airways‘ cabin crew in a clip filmed two years ago. Sporting a traditional attendant’s uniform, the host insisted she has ‘more respect for them … Read more
British Airways flight declares emergency in mid-air on way from Heathrow to Aberdeen and is forced to divert to Manchester By Katie Feehan For Mailonline Published: 12:16 GMT, 9 March 2021 | Updated: 12:16 GMT, 9 March 2021 A British Airways flight to Aberdeen has been forced to land at Manchester Airport after declaring an … Read more
British Airways launches rapid Covid-19 test kits that cost just £33 and can be used anywhere in the world – and MailOnline gets a result from one within 30 minutes The tests are by Government-approved firm Qured and available across the UK The results are emailed shortly after a video consultation with a health advisor … Read more
British Airways launches rapid Covid-19 test kits that cost just £33 and can be used anywhere in the world – and MailOnline gets a result from one within 30 minutes The tests are by Government-approved firm Qured and available across the UK The results are emailed shortly after a video consultation with a health advisor … Read more
Company boss wins £130,000 payout from British Airways after slipping in puddle of spilt Bailey’s liqueur and hitting his head on floor at Heathrow and could be in line for more Andreas Wuchner suffered brain damage after slip near BA check-in desk in 2017 The businessman’s company folded the next year and he took the … Read more