British Airways

It’s been a huge week for us at British Airways, as we flew out the largest ever UK delegation of leaders and entrepreneurs from across government, industry, and business on a special charter flight to Los Angeles. This was part of the Government’s Greater Together LA initiative – the fourth government trade mission BA has supported recently. The delegation was tasked with working with US counterparts to discuss how to create and grow greater and better connections and drive economic growth between the UK and US. At British Airways, the US is our biggest market and we know what we do, every day, along with our partner American Airlines, supports and enables the creation of these connections. At BA, we fly direct to 27 destinations in the US, and this year marks 65 years of flights between London and LA. Team BA and Team AA were proud to come together at the Greater Together event space to facilitate some of the important networking conversations between delegates – and invite them to try their hand at flying a 787 on our simulator (we were honoured to watch the incredible Tim Peake CMG effortlessly land the aircraft), take a look at our new First suite on our VR headsets, and try out some of the fantastic English wines and the Grind coffee (the iced Strawberry Mocha was a real treat in the heat) that we’re proud to serve on board. We were honoured to host Gareth Southgate at our evening event in West Hollywood. Our team also managed to catch up with Simon Cowell and Leona Lewis, who were on stage discussing shared UK and US creative ambition. Our people, partners, and suppliers all make BA what it is – we’re so grateful to Team BA, and to David Abrahamovitch, and everyone who came together to make it all happen. Harris Bokhari OBE Sean Doyle Lisa Nandy MP Blair McDougall Robert Isom Katty Kay Colm Lacy Tanuja Randery CBE Toby Sowery David Dinsmore #GREAT #BritishAirways #AmericanAirlines #VisitBritain #GreaterTogether

Today, International Airlines Group (IAG) published its Q1 2026 results. At British Airways, we remained dedicated to our customers and colleagues as we navigated global challenges this quarter.   We also made progress in our transformation programme, including becoming the first UK airline to launch fast, free, reliable Starlink Wi‑Fi on board. Alongside this, we’ve continued to put customer confidence front and centre through the British Airways Holidays Promise - giving people added peace of mind when booking, knowing their holiday is protected so they can focus on looking forward to it.   Read Sean Doyle's update for more information.   #BritishAirways #IAG #FinancialResults

Our commitment to you.    British Airways Holidays #BritishAirways

We were proud to mark Vaisakhi with colleagues across British Airways last week. Huge thanks to The British Airways Sikh Society (BASS) for organising the event, and to the Baba Fateh Singh Gatka Akhara Group for the powerful Gatka performance – an incredible moment of culture and pride, right alongside our aircraft ✈️ #BritishAirways #Vaisakhi

A lot has been happening at British Airways this April ✈️   From flying to new destinations to continuing with the installation of Starlink Wi‑Fi - starting with our 787-8 fleet, here’s a snapshot of some of the work underway across the business.   Scroll to see what we’ve been up to this month.    #BritishAirways #WhatsNew

Last week, we marked 90 years of flying between the UK and Nigeria 🇳🇬 To celebrate the milestone, we brought long‑standing partners, customers and colleagues together in Lagos to reflect on nine decades of connecting communities, supporting trade and strengthening cultural ties. From the evolution of our uniforms to a look ahead at our transformation, it was a proud moment to honour our heritage and share what’s still to come. Our Chief Commercial Officer, Colm Lacy, and Neil Chernoff, Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, were honoured to meet His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; His Excellency Richard Montgomery, British High Commissioner; Mr Jonny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner; Festus Keyamo, Honourable Minister of Aviation; Mr Babajide Sanwo‑Olu, Governor of Lagos State; and Mrs Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku, Managing Director/CEO of FAAN. With daily flights from London Heathrow to Lagos and Abuja, and more than 320,000 seats flown between the two regions last year, it’s a connection we’re proud to continue strengthening. #BritishAirways #Lagos #Nigeria

Marking World Pilots’ Day with respect to our pilots who safely navigate the skies ✈️🌍 Discover more about a career as a pilot on our careers site: https://lnkd.in/ee8rxeEE #BritishAirways #WorldPilotsDay

We’re proud to have made progress along our BA Better World sustainability journey in 2025. We know we have a long way to go and the challenges are vast, but through our BA Better World programme, we’re working to directly tackle the causes of our environmental and social impact. Discover more and read the report here: https://lnkd.in/e5jeQHKn #BritishAirways #BABetterWorld

Yesterday marked the launch of two new additions to our route network - St Louis, Missouri and Guernsey, Channel Islands ✈️ St Louis became our 27th destination in the US as the inaugural flight touched down in the Gateway to the West, with the first service operated by a full crew named Louis, Lewis or Louise. The route runs four times a week from London Heathrow over the summer season. Guernsey also joined our network, operating daily throughout the year. The inaugural flight was crewed by colleagues from the island, with customers enjoying a traditional Guernsey Gâche Mèlèe on board. Thank you to all the colleagues who worked behind the scenes and on the ground to welcome these routes to our network. #BritishAirways #StLouis #Guernsey

The Speedbird Pilot Academy is now open for applications 🧑✈️ Through the scheme, we’re investing in future talent by offering fully funded pilot training and creating new pathways into the flight deck at British Airways. To apply, you'll need:   ✈️ To be 17 years of age (and be aged 18-58 on 1 Jan 2027) ✈️ GCSE grades A-C or 4-9 in select subjects ✈️ The right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship ✈️ The ability to obtain and hold UK CAA Class 1 medical   We spoke to Bal and Rosie, two of our successful applicants, as they reflect on their exciting journey so far, and what this opportunity means to them.   Click the link to learn more, and apply today: https://lnkd.in/e6x5ccmS   #BritishAirways #SpeedbirdPilotAcademy #BAInspire