British Airways launches carbon offsetting scheme on domestic flights
As the new year arrives, British Airways has begun offsetting carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK. The move is part of the airline’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Customers flying within the UK on flights operated by British Airways will have the carbon emissions from their flights offset […]
British Airways announces its 20 new year resolutions for 2020
After celebrating its momentous centenary year in 2019, British Airways is now looking to 2020, with 20 New Year resolutions that are every bit as exciting as the achievements of 2019. New destinations – the airline has already announced nine new routes for 2020 including the Kosovan and Montenegrin capitals Pristina and Podgorica, Perugia in […]
British Airways to trial robot helpers at Heathrow
Flying from Heathrow Terminal 5 next year? You may notice that some members of staff are not like the others. British Airways has announced it will put two self-driving robots to work answering customer queries from February. The plan is to free up more time for human staff to deal with complicated customer issues, while […]
British Airways y China Southern Airlines firman un acuerdo comercial
British Airways y China Southern Airlines han firmado un acuerdo comercial conjunto –joint business agreement (JBA)– con el fin de impulsar el turismo al abrir más destinos entre el Reino Unido y China. El acuerdo para viajar a partir del 2 de enero de 2020 permitirá a las aerolíneas cooperar más en la programación y […]
British Airways pledges further commitment to improving accessibility as the carrier aims to become the airline of choice for customers with hidden and visible disabilities
To mark International Persons with Disabilities Day, British Airways’ Chairman and CEO, Alex Cruz, today pledged the airline’s commitment to The Valuable 500, a global movement to make accessibility a business priority. By signing the pledge Mr Cruz committed to include accessibility on his board agenda and will continue to support investments that improve the […]
British Airways recibirá su primer 787-10 en enero
Durante enero de 2020, British Airways recibirá su primer B787-10 Dreamliner, el cual destinará a su ruta entre el Aeropuerto Internacional de Heathrow en Londres y Atlanta, Estados Unidos, informó la aerolínea. “La entrega de nuestra primera aeronave 787-10 marca otro importante hito dentro de nuestro plan de inversión de 6.5 mil millones de libras. […]
Aston Martin presenta un modelo de edición limitada en homenaje al Concorde
En el marco de los festejos por el centenario de la aerolínea, y al celebrarse un nuevo aniversario del último vuelo del Concorde, British Airways y Aston Martin anunciaron el lanzamiento de un auto deportivo de edición limitada para homenajear a esa icónica aeronave. El modelo de lujo se comercializará bajo el nombre «DBS Superleggera […]
Una aerolínea mejora su puntualidad con inteligencia artificial y vídeos
British Airways ha introducido en su operación aérea en la Terminal 5 de Heathrow redes neuronales avanzadas, basadas en la tecnología de la inteligencia artificial, complementadas con tecnología avanzada de video, para ayudar a su personal de tierra a garantizar que cada vuelo salga de manera segura y a tiempo. Actualmente, cuando los pasajeros desembarcan […]
British Airways Is Using Artifical Intelligence and Video Technology to Improve Punctuality
In the latest phase of its £6.5bn investment for customers, British Airways has introduced advanced neural networks, known as artificial intelligence, to its airside operation at Heathrow Terminal 5 to help its people ensure every flight departs safely and on time. Currently, when customers disembark an aircraft, British Airways’ ground staff manually check and record […]
BA will still have 777-200ERs in 2030
British Airways will turn next year to replacing its large fleet of older-generation Boeing 777s, but indicates it will retain some of the aircraft until at least 2030. The IAG-owned carrier has 46 in the fleet – comprising three 777-200s and 43 777-200ERs. It will phase out the three -200s in 2020 by replacing them […]
