What’s new at British Airways this month?
BA Better World celebrates an anniversary, shining a spotlight on Alzheimer’s Society and two new routes join the short-haul network. Here’s the latest news from British Airways for September
03/09/2025
Historic Hauptplatz in Graz's Old Town. Opening image: Morocco’s coastal capital, Rabat
Two new routes joining the short-haul network
British Airways’ route map just got that little bit bigger, totalling 130 short-haul destinations, as it welcomes Rabat in Morocco and Graz in Austria to the roster.
With its year-round warm weather, the Moroccan capital is ideal for sun seekers looking for a break closer to home. Full of serene architecture and peaceful gardens, Rabat is the perfect city break for kicking back and enjoying the local lifestyle.
If you’re looking for a place with a rich history, Graz fits the bill. A Unesco City of Design, it provides plenty of sights to explore, from Graz Cathedral to Murinsel, a futuristic floating island.
Ready to book that city break? Flights from London Gatwick to Rabat and Graz will be available to book with BA Euroflyer this winter, and the route will then operate all year round.
A British Airways plane in BA Better World livery
Happy fourth birthday to BA Better World!
Four years ago, British Airways launched its BA Better World sustainability programme – a journey it called “our most important yet”. British Airways knows there’s still a long way to go, but it is proud of the progress it has made so far towards its people, planet and responsible business commitments.
Thanks to several initiatives, including launching new operational efficiencies, introducing new, more fuel-efficient aircraft and using more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF*), British Airways has cut its carbon intensity by 13.8 per cent lower than its 2019 baseline.
Through the BA Better World Community Fund, BA and customer donations have supported more than 200 UK-based community and environmental projects. With more than £7m raised, the airline couldn’t be prouder of your support.
British Airways continues to work hard to improve its accessibility offering for customers with disabilities or access requirements. This includes extending its Customer Access Advisory Panel and widening its inclusive design training to colleagues in corporate and operational support functions.
As signatories of the Buckingham Palace Declaration and members of United for Wildlife, British Airways is working with law enforcement agencies to fight the illegal wildlife trade. The airline is proud to be working with the African Wildlife Foundation in Kenya, sponsoring its anti-wildlife trafficking canine unit in Nairobi airport.
British Airways knows the importance of reducing single-use plastics (SUP) on board and is working with suppliers to identify more sustainable alternatives. To date, 385 tonnes of SUP have been removed – an 18 per cent reduction of its total SUP footprint from its 2022 baseline.
Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey so far. There’s more to come – here’s to the future of BA Better World.
Find out more about BA Better World
*Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are defined in the Refuel EU Aviation Regulation as aviation fuels that are either synthetic aviation fuels, aviation biofuels or recycled carbon aviation fuels.
Alzheimer’s Society supports people living with dementia
Supporting Alzheimer’s Society through the BA Better World Community Fund
From May to December this year, on-board donations from British Airways customers will help support the BA Better World Community Fund. All donations raised will be shared equally between the airline’s five principal charity partners – Alzheimer’s Society, The Earthshot Prize, The King’s Trust, the British Red Cross and the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). Each month, we spotlight one of these charity partners – this September, in line with World Alzheimer’s Month, it’s Alzheimer’s Society.
Alzheimer’s Society works to create a future where dementia no longer devastates lives. By understanding all aspects of dementia, it gives support to those who need it, campaigns to improve people’s experiences of dementia and funds groundbreaking research.
Since 2023, British Airways has partnered with Alzheimer’s Society to create a more dementia-inclusive airline. With a greater understanding of dementia, British Airways colleagues can provide better support to families, ensuring they can travel more confidently to the places they love most.
