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A brief history of airline seatsAre you sitting comfortably? With the latest iteration of the First seat due to be installed on the A380, we open the archive to explore its historySeven things you need to know about our latest TV adsWe take you behind the scenes of our newest TV ads to reveal surprising details about them, from the soundtrack to the set designBritish Airways November news Brand-new lounges in Miami and Dubai, a powerful environmental award, plus on-board entertainment from The Times and Sunday TimesQuiz: could you make it as a First Service Specialist?What does it take to be one of British Airways’ Club World or First Service Specialists? Take our quiz to find out how well you’d fit in on board Meet the BA super fansA legion of British Airways collectors have built shrines to aviation history in their homes. We meet three such mega-fans Inside England Rugby’s Red Roses: the squad’s top travel tips and pre-game prepWe dive into the holiday hotspots and pre-game rituals of players Emily Scarratt and Ellie KildunneRandom questions you’ve always wanted to ask your pilotIt’s not always like the movies, says British Airways Senior First Officer Al SmithHow does British Airways decide on a new route?Our BA insider reveals the five golden rules for choosing a new destination How to make the most of the airport loungesSeasoned members of The British Airways Club share their favourite spots. From where to sit to what to look out for, here’s how to navigate these serene spaces like a proFrom the archive: family holidays of the pastWe explore the evolution of family air travel, from the glamour of early jet-setting to a chubby airplane mascotHow do pilots combat jet lag? Ever wondered how pilots fight off jet lag while crossing time zones for a living? British Airways Senior First Officer Al Smith shares how he stays sharp at 35,000 feetAccessibility in the clouds: how I travelled to six countries in eight months with a stomaDJ Adele Roberts proves nothing can hold her back, as she set out to explore the world and conquer six marathons after a life-changing cancer diagnosis Page 1 of 3Next page
A brief history of airline seatsAre you sitting comfortably? With the latest iteration of the First seat due to be installed on the A380, we open the archive to explore its historySeven things you need to know about our latest TV adsWe take you behind the scenes of our newest TV ads to reveal surprising details about them, from the soundtrack to the set designBritish Airways November news Brand-new lounges in Miami and Dubai, a powerful environmental award, plus on-board entertainment from The Times and Sunday TimesQuiz: could you make it as a First Service Specialist?What does it take to be one of British Airways’ Club World or First Service Specialists? Take our quiz to find out how well you’d fit in on board
Meet the BA super fansA legion of British Airways collectors have built shrines to aviation history in their homes. We meet three such mega-fans Inside England Rugby’s Red Roses: the squad’s top travel tips and pre-game prepWe dive into the holiday hotspots and pre-game rituals of players Emily Scarratt and Ellie KildunneRandom questions you’ve always wanted to ask your pilotIt’s not always like the movies, says British Airways Senior First Officer Al SmithHow does British Airways decide on a new route?Our BA insider reveals the five golden rules for choosing a new destination
How to make the most of the airport loungesSeasoned members of The British Airways Club share their favourite spots. From where to sit to what to look out for, here’s how to navigate these serene spaces like a proFrom the archive: family holidays of the pastWe explore the evolution of family air travel, from the glamour of early jet-setting to a chubby airplane mascotHow do pilots combat jet lag? Ever wondered how pilots fight off jet lag while crossing time zones for a living? British Airways Senior First Officer Al Smith shares how he stays sharp at 35,000 feetAccessibility in the clouds: how I travelled to six countries in eight months with a stomaDJ Adele Roberts proves nothing can hold her back, as she set out to explore the world and conquer six marathons after a life-changing cancer diagnosis