British Airways plc (BA)

It's not all bad news for business class passengers: take a closer look at the services on offer.

After a year of huge profit losses BA is now selling advertising space to other brands on its website.

UK carrier intends to increase the number of seats on Jeddah service by 50%.

EXCLUSIVE: British carrier responds to UK media claims that staff will not be paid for 1 month.

As BA boosts Middle East capacity by 35%, incoming area commercial manager, Paolo De Renzis, explains the reasons for adopting the strategy.

UK carrier's summer schedule includes 66 weekly flights from eight GCC markets.

The end of 2008 saw British Airways celebrating 40 years since it began operating flights to the UAE’s capital.

BA is rolling out Club World, promising one of the most comfortable business class seats in the sky.

Despite this year's economic downturn, growth of airport passenger throughput has remained robust.

UPDATE 1: UK-based carrier also says it expects Middle East revenues to remain steady.

Carriers operating in Middle East roll out expansion plans in region despite credit crunch.

British carrier, which operates 28 weekly flights to UAE, makes move as oil price falls.

The MD of start-up BA subsidiary Open Skies, Dale Moss, tells Gemma Greenwood why the premium airline has a “heck of a chance” of surviving.

Carrier says its T5 facility is running smoothly as it prepares to switch remaining long-haul flights to the terminal.

British Airways CEO Willie Walsh faces his toughest challenge yet in his plans for an alliance with AA.

British Airways adds extra service from Heathrow from Oct 26, rolls out new luxury business class cabin.

British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) has witnessed an impressive 4.1% increase in cargo tonne kilometres in the first quarter in comparison to the same period in 2007. Despite a 51.2% increase in the quarter-on-quarter fuel bill, commercial revenues (flown revenue plus surcharges) rose by 22%.

Remaining flights to switch on October 22.

Airlines, including British Airways, warn soaring fuel costs leaves no alternative but to raise ticket prices.

With many family-friendly products on the market, it's not hard to find a holiday that keeps mum, dad and the kids happy, says Selina Denman.

What travel agents must do to counter the internet threat.

British Airways' review of capacity, costs and its network are not likely to impact its Middle East routes, the airline's Middle East commercial manager Paul Starrs has confirmed.

The Middle East is still viewed as a strong market for growth, amid uncertain times for the global industry.

The aviation industry is often labelled one of the major contributors to global warming. But carbon-conscious airlines appear keen to set the record straight, explains Lisa Hodge.

Bland, reheated microwave meals are a thing of the past on British Airways flights departing Dubai.

The Dubai to London flight route is serviced by four major airlines. First Class assesses which firm really is the greatest of them all.

Only short-haul services affected by disastrous opening of new Heathrow terminal.

The price fixing scandal of 2007 has potentially created an air cargo community void of internal trust.

British Airways has promised passengers a "smooth, simple and stress-free" experience at Terminal 5 - ATN took a sneaky peak at the new facility pre-opening to discover just how this goal will be achieved.

It's taken several years to turn T5 into reality, but Heathrow Airport's new facility is almost ready to handle several million extra passengers.

British Airways, one of the world's longest established airlines, is facing fierce competition in the UAE from the country's national carriers.

British Airways will provide yet another option for travel to the US when it launches its new subsidiary airline ‘OpenSkies' in June.

British Airways' Middle East operations are running as normal despite the airline's run of bad luck in January.

London Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 5 will give international airports a run for their money.

UPDATE: Total system failure suspected on heathrow flight.

Airlines BA and Silverjet are charging half the price of Emirates for business class seats in January sales.

Key UK businesses and trade unions have called for rapid progress on the development of London Heathrow Airport's third runway following official rulings that plans for expansion had passed environmental tests.

Though many are protesting against it, British Airways has announced that it will no longer carry surfboards and other sporting equipment on board their aircraft.

British Airways finally revealed details of its new business class seat at The Business Travel Show last month - but most passengers travelling from the Middle East are unlikely to be able to sample it until next year.

Arabian Business asks BA's Middle East Area Commercial Manager how he plans to set the airline apart.

Silverjet is offering flatbeds and 30 minute check-ins - all for half the price of Emirates airline. Can it succeed?

British Airways, the UK's flagship carrier, is this month celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Middle East services.

The historic and magnificent newcastle has endured a lot of challenges in recent decades, but as Claire Ferris-Lay observes, the city in the north east of England is fast catching up and ready to shine its light once again.

European carriers are undecided as to whether they will follow British Airways' lead and introduce zero commission in Saudi Arabia.

Why tourists and celebrities alike are enjoying the sights and sounds that Canada's capital of cool has to offer.

British Airways is making the most of the Open Skies policy with the US by introducing non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Dallas Fort Worth and Houston for the first time.

Emirates Airlines' new daily service to Newcastle in North East England has been an "instant success" with more than 20,000 seats booked until the end of the year before the route was even launched on September 1.

British Airways has assured agents across the Middle East that they are still an essential component of the airline's distribution strategy.

From samba music to business conferences, Rio de Janeiro is fast becoming the ideal destination for anyone seeking a unique business and pleasure getaway.

British Airways's trade sales manager for the Middle East, Anjulika Dutton, explains the key benefits of Middle East travel agents using the UK flag carrier's new Speedbird trade web site.

UPDATE: British flag carrier found guilty of colluding with Virgin Atlantic over fuel surcharges. 

The all-business class jet trend has taken off, with two of the UK's major carriers revealing plans to set up their own operations.

British Airways has rolled out its specialist trade web site across the GCC.

Each week Arabian Business turns the spotlight on a leading company.

Following investigations by the US Department of Justice and the European Commission, British Airways has admitted to a breach of price fixing laws regarding fuel surcharges in the cargo sector.

New system allows passengers to print out their boarding passes before they leave for the airport.

British Airways will add 450 seats a week on its London-Bahrain route.

British Airways drastically slashed ticket prices on all Middle East routes last month in a bid to appease customers following disruptions caused by averted strike action.

Airline publicises UAE to UK flights for Dhs990, but taxes and surcharges add a further Dhs950.

2006 saw the business class seat become one of the most prized and profitable assests in the commercial world. With competition increasing, how are airlines luring the business class passenger?

Travel agents booking their clients on UK flights due to depart after February 1 should warn them that prices will rocket under plans to double air passenger duty (APD).

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2006 has seen the business class seat become one of the most prized and profitable assets in the commercial world, so which airline should you go for? The choice is endless says James Bennett

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Paul Starrs, the recently appointed area commercial manager, Middle East & Pakistan, for British Airways, talks to ATN about direct selling tactics, zero commission and the future role of the region’s travel trade community

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