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Musk's SpaceX, Amazon in talks with British Airways owner on wi-fi deal

One obstacle for Starlink is the complexity of the certification process, Gigante said. She said IAG is evaluating various options, including when the group could install a new service

Musk's SpaceX, Amazon in talks with British Airways owner on wi-fi deal
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 11:39 AM IST

Standard Chartered to offer 1st commercial debt to carbon credit firm

Carrie Harris, director of sustainability at British Airways, said carbon removals formed a key part of reaching its climate goals

Standard Chartered to offer 1st commercial debt to carbon credit firm
Updated On : 12 Sep 2024 | 9:23 AM IST

Airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes greater risk

The carriers mostly stopped transiting Afghanistan, which lies on major routes between Asia and Europe

Airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes greater risk
Updated On : 23 Aug 2024 | 11:49 AM IST

Foreign airlines receive Rs 10,000 crore tax evasion notices from DGGI

The show cause notices, sent over the last three days, pertain to unpaid taxes on services imported by Indian branches from their respective head offices

Foreign airlines receive Rs 10,000 crore tax evasion notices from DGGI
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 9:30 AM IST

British Airways to start New Delhi-London daily flight from April 20

Expanding its services to India, British Airways will start a new daily flight between the national capital and London Heathrow from April 20, 2025. "This will increase the airline's schedule across India to 63 flights a week across five cities," the airline said in a release. Currently, the carrier operates 56 weekly flights to India. These include daily services from Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The new flight, starting from April 20, will be operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Neil Chernoff, British Airways' Chief Planning and Strategy Officer said the airline is celebrating 100 years of flying to India. "We eagerly anticipate welcoming passengers on board our new flights and continuing our legacy of excellence in the skies," Moran Birger, Head of Sales Asia Pacific and Middle East at British Airways, said.

British Airways to start New Delhi-London daily flight from April 20
Updated On : 06 Jun 2024 | 7:39 PM IST

British Airways official on the run in India over £3 mn visa racket: Report

British police are working with their Indian counterparts to trace a British Airways supervisor believed to be on the run in India after his role in an alleged GBP 3 million visa scam from over five years came to light, according to a UK media report on Tuesday. The Sun' newspaper reports that the unnamed 24-year-old suspect worked at Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport and is said to have charged customers GBP 25,000 per trip to abuse a loophole and fly them across the British Airways (BA) network without crucial visa documents. British police are now said to be working with their Indian counterparts to try to trace the man, who reportedly vanished with his partner a BA ground services staffer after he was arrested on January 6 and released on bail. He is believed to have flown out to India where he has reportedly bought several properties. As part of his fiddle, he got clients, most from India, to fly to the UK on a temporary visitor visa where he arranged for them to jet elsewhere,

British Airways official on the run in India over £3 mn visa racket: Report
Updated On : 27 Feb 2024 | 5:31 PM IST

Limiting bilateral rights not the way to grow Indian aviation: IAG Cargo

CEO David Shepherd calls for 'fair competition' between national and international carriers

Limiting bilateral rights not the way to grow Indian aviation: IAG Cargo
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 10:35 PM IST

Need liberalised services agreement between UK and India: British Airways

British Airways currently operate 54 flights per week connecting Mumbai and Delhi with London

Need liberalised services agreement between UK and India: British Airways
Updated On : 30 Jun 2023 | 11:04 PM IST

British Airways witnessing balanced growth in demand in India: CEO Doyle

British Airways is seeing a more balanced growth in India and has increased its weekly flights to 56 compared to the pre-pandemic level, the airline's chief Sean Doyle said on Friday. Speaking at a media roundtable here, Doyle, who is the Chairman and CEO, also said there is a growth in air travel demand in India and the airline is looking for expansion. Currently, the airline has 56 weekly frequencies connecting five Indian cities -- Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the airline had 49 weekly flights. "We are rebuilding and modernising," the airline after the pandemic and India is an important part, Doyle said. British Airways, which started flying into India in 1924, has more than 2,000 employees in the country, the airline's Chief Customer Officer Calum Laming said. It has a total global workforce of more than 35,000 people.

British Airways witnessing balanced growth in demand in India: CEO Doyle
Updated On : 30 Jun 2023 | 2:34 PM IST

British Airways, Boots staff's payroll data compromised by cyberattack

British Airways, owned by IAG, said it had notified affected employees and was providing them with support

British Airways, Boots staff's payroll data compromised by cyberattack
Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 7:56 PM IST

British Airways cancels flights over glitch ahead of busy holiday weekend

British Airways cancelled dozens of flights on Friday due to computer problems, disrupting the plans of thousands of travellers at the start of a busy holiday weekend. Most of the 42 affected flights were on short-haul routes to and from Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport. Computer issues on Thursday caused planes and crew to be out of position Friday, which was expected to be the busiest day for UK air travel since before the coronavirus pandemic. Other flights were delayed, as some passengers were unable to check in online. We're aware of a technical issue, which we have been working hard to fix, the airline said on its website. Travel is expected to be especially busy over the next few days as a three-day weekend coincides with the start of a weeklong holiday for most schools in Britain.

British Airways cancels flights over glitch ahead of busy holiday weekend
Updated On : 26 May 2023 | 2:55 PM IST

British Airways sees strong India demand, adds third flight from Mumbai

UK airline adding capacity for 'incredibly important market' in face of increased competition

British Airways sees strong India demand, adds third flight from Mumbai
Updated On : 26 Jan 2023 | 2:36 PM IST

The airlines we deserve

Two stories this week showed what's wrong with the attitudes of airlines and passengers

The airlines we deserve
Updated On : 22 Dec 2022 | 10:24 PM IST

British Airways trims more than 10,000 Heathrow flights; Gatwick ends cap

Mixed signals are emerging about travel in Europe heading into the winter season. British Airways is cutting more than 10,000 short-haul flights in and out of London's Heathrow Airport through March, while nearby Gatwick Airport is ending its limits on the number of daily flights. Major European airports have been chaotic this summer as people eager to travel after two years of COVID-19 restrictions ran up against staffing shortages, leading to long lines, baggage delays and flight cancellations. Airports like Heathrow, Amsterdam's Schiphol and Gatwick capped how many passengers could fly each day or the number of flights to ease the travel mayhem over the past few months. Gatwick said Monday that it wasn't renewing its daily flight limits, while Heathrow, Britain's largest airport, decided last week to extend its daily cap of 100,000 passengers through the end of October. Heathrow's extension led British Airways to cancel 629 round-trip short-haul flights over the next two ...

British Airways trims more than 10,000 Heathrow flights; Gatwick ends cap
Updated On : 23 Aug 2022 | 10:45 PM IST

British Airways to cancel around 10,000 Heathrow flights between Oct to Mar

Some long-haul flights will also be affected, the flag carrier said of its move, which aims to minimize cancellations and delays during the winter months

British Airways to cancel around 10,000 Heathrow flights between Oct to Mar
Updated On : 23 Aug 2022 | 12:17 PM IST

British Airways cancels hundreds more summer flights to ease disruptions

British Airways it will cancel hundreds more summer flights, saying it was necessary after previously announced moves to cut back on scheduled flights proved insufficient to ease travel disruptions

British Airways cancels hundreds more summer flights to ease disruptions
Updated On : 05 Jul 2022 | 11:39 PM IST

British Airways owner IAG sees return to profit from Q2 over travel rebound

British Airways owner IAG SA said it should turn profitable from the second quarter, joining other European carriers in predicting a travel rebound in coming months

British Airways owner IAG sees return to profit from Q2 over travel rebound
Updated On : 25 Feb 2022 | 5:54 PM IST

British Airways plane windscreen cracked by block of ice at 35,000 feet

The Boeing 777 aircraft cruising at 35,000 feet was making the journey from London Gatwick to San Jose in Costa Rica on Christmas Day

British Airways plane windscreen cracked by block of ice at 35,000 feet
Updated On : 28 Dec 2021 | 9:54 PM IST

British Airways aims to be 1st to use sustainable commercial aviation fuel

British Airways will become the first airline to use sustainable aviation fuel produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66 Limited.

British Airways aims to be 1st to use sustainable commercial aviation fuel
Updated On : 06 Dec 2021 | 1:20 PM IST

British Airways to resume Chennai-London flights from Thursday

British Airways said on Wednesday it will resume its Chennai-London flights, which had stopped in May last year due to COVID-19, from Thursday onwards.

British Airways to resume Chennai-London flights from Thursday
Updated On : 01 Sep 2021 | 11:07 PM IST