American Express presents BST Festival, English sparkling wines arrive in First, free access to The Times on board and much more
07/05/2025
Support the BA Better World Community Fund
The BA Better World Community Fund creates life-changing opportunities while supporting amazing charities and projects that align with the BA Better World sustainability programme. This month, the airline is changing its on-board charity collections to raise money for the Community Fund until December. Look out for the new video introducing the BA Better World and its five principal charity partners – Alzheimer’s Society, the DEC, British Red Cross, the King’s Trust and The Earthshot Prize – on all long-haul flights. You can donate on board by putting any spare currency in the charity envelopes.
Spring is in full bloom, and with it comes the eagerly awaited lineups for this summer’s top music festivals. Among the most anticipated events in London is the American Express presents BST Festival, which has released tickets for the three-week musical celebration starting on 27 June. This year’s headliner is California pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo, who’ll be performing her award-winning albums Sour and Guts live, following her global tour. Joining her are other legendary acts, including modern icon Sabrina Carpenter, country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan, musical genius Stevie Wonder and one of the greatest rockers of all time, neil young and the chrome hearts. Don’t miss out – grab your tickets before they’re gone… With a lineup like this, they’re sure to sell out fast.
Customers travelling in First can enjoy a glass or two of 1086 by Nyetimber Rosé 2014 sparkling wine. This exceptional fizz is England’s second prestige cuvée (after 1086 by Nyetimber) – equivalent to the very best wines from a Champagne house – and British Airways has the exclusive UK supply of the critically acclaimed 2014 vintage. Selected by BA and its Master of Wine Tim Jackson, 1086 by Nyetimber Rosé is ‘homegrown’ in its vineyards in the South of England and is a textured and generous wine with a core of bright red fruit, evoking the English summer. The elegant and refined sparkling rosé is being served alongside Champagne in the First cabin, offering even more choice for discerning flyers.
