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British Airways first to trial biometric boarding in USA

20 December 2017 | By International Airport Review

British Airways is testing out facial recognition technology to smooth the ride for passengers leaving the United States.

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World first for airline replacing diesel-chugging tugs with eco-friendly alternative

25 September 2017 | By International Airport Review

British Airways has become the first airline in the world to introduce remote controlled devices to push back aircraft across its short-haul operation.

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Major union voices concern following BA IT fiasco

5 June 2017 | By International Airport Review

GMB seeks input into BA IAG independent inquiry into the causes of Heathrow power outage that left 75,000 passengers stranded and calls for moratorium on the outsourcing of a further 600 it jobs

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5 talking points around the British Airways IT failure

31 May 2017 | By Roy Manuell | Junior Editor

An IT system failure left 300,000 passengers stranded around the world in what will be remembered as a catastrophic event for British Airways. But what really happened?

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British Airways introduces new automated biometric technology

6 April 2017 | By International Airport Review

British Airways unveils exciting new automated biometric solution.

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Is British Airways flying towards a no-frills future?

6 April 2017 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Editor

In a world increasingly-dominated by low-cost airlines, the recently-scorned British Airways are making a brave step towards the future...

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British Airways cabin crew in “poverty pay” strike

10 January 2017 | By International Airport Review

Approximately 2,500 British Airways staff went on strike today over alleged “poverty pay”. The first of a two day strike forced 40 Heathrow flights to be cancelled...

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British Airways announce introduction of wi-fi on short haul flights

2 November 2016 | By International Airport Review

British Airways will now offer the opportunity to connect to wi-fi services on its short-haul flights from 2017, IAG, its owner, has announced...

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British Airways to stop free food on flights

29 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

British Airways announces that it is to terminate its offer of complimentary food and drink on flights.

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British Airways to launch its longest long-haul flight

18 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

British Airways (BA) has announced it will launch its longest long-haul flight in January 2017, providing a direct service between London and Santiago in Chile.

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Multiple mobile boarding pass capability added to BA app

30 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

British Airways (BA) has introduced a multiple mobile boarding pass capability on its app allowing families and friends travelling together to store boarding cards on a single mobile device.

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British Airways new and refurbished aircraft provide enhanced passenger experience

29 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

British Airways has enhanced its on-board passenger experience thanks to the airline’s latest refurbished 747 and two brand new aircraft joining the fleet.

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British Airways to launch A380s on Miami services

12 November 2014 | By British Airways

There will be ‘More seats to South Beach’ as British Airways adds Miami to its Airbus A380 network next October with two daily flights to the Florida sunshine on board the superjumbo...

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Fundraising reaches new heights

7 November 2014 | By British Airways

British Airways is thanking customers for donating over £230,000 in October through on board donations – the highest monthly amount recorded in 20 years for charity...

Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways’ parent company IAG

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British Airways speaks out against Air Passenger Duty

29 October 2014 | By International Airport Review

With Air Passenger Duty 20 years old this week, Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways’ parent company IAG has spoken out against the tax...

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