When South African airline Comair fell into liquidation in June, it seemed to be the end of the British Airways franchise operation in South Africa. This may not be the case, however. The CEO of South .....

When South African airline Comair fell into liquidation in June, it seemed to be the end of the British .....

5 Sep 20225 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Well, this is a turn up for the books. The uber-premium 1903 Lounge in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 is no more. It has been rebranded as an ‘Escape’ lounge. My understanding is .....

Well, this is a turn up for the books. The uber-premium 1903 Lounge in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 .....

3 Sep 20223 September 2022 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

Last February, British Airways removed Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle from First Class. Grand Siècle was the only genuinely premium drink that British Airways served. However deep the cost .....

Last February, British Airways removed Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle from First Class. Grand Siècle was .....

28 Mar 202528 March 2025 by Rob Burgess

If you thought that being, say, leader of the Conservative Party or Manchester United manager was bad for job security, it is nothing compared to being the British Airways ‘Head of Customer .....

If you thought that being, say, leader of the Conservative Party or Manchester United manager was bad for job .....

12 May 202212 May 2022 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments

Thanks to the aeroroutes.com website, we have the updated list of British Airways short haul service cuts for August 2022. This follows on from our article about BA’s flight cancellations in .....

Thanks to the aeroroutes.com website, we have the updated list of British Airways short haul service cuts for .....

12 Jul 202212 July 2022 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

Earlier this month, we told you how IAG Loyalty, the people who run Avios, were looking to start a new retail business to take over the Avios wine delivery service from Laithwaites. It is now .....

Earlier this month, we told you how IAG Loyalty, the people who run Avios, were looking to start a new retail .....

29 Sep 202229 September 2022 by Rhys Jones • 53 comments

One of the quirks of the British Airways network is that it has a franchise business in South Africa, called Comair. As we covered last weekend, Comair had its operating licence suspended by .....

One of the quirks of the British Airways network is that it has a franchise business in South Africa, .....

19 Mar 202219 March 2022 by Rob Burgess

News in brief from Manchester: Get 25% off Avios flights to Madrid Iberia Express is offering 25% off Avios redemptions from Manchester to Madrid.   This means that Economy tickets are .....

News in brief from Manchester: Get 25% off Avios flights to Madrid Iberia Express is offering 25% off .....

13 Oct 202213 October 2022 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

At some point this year, British Airways will unveil a new ‘Global Lounge Concept’ that will introduce a brand new look. Miami and Dubai will be the first to get it. In the meantime, BA .....

At some point this year, British Airways will unveil a new ‘Global Lounge Concept’ that will .....

5 Feb 20255 February 2025 by Rhys Jones • 28 comments

As we covered in an exclusive story last week, British Airways has suspended the launch of flights to Kuala Lumpur until 1st April 2025. This is due to mechanical issues with multiple Boeing 787 .....

As we covered in an exclusive story last week, British Airways has suspended the launch of flights to Kuala .....

17 Oct 202417 October 2024 by Rob Burgess • 149 comments

In 2021, American Express relaunched the British Airways American Express Accelerating Business Credit Card. This is the dedicated British Airways credit card for sole traders and small businesses. .....

In 2021, American Express relaunched the British Airways American Express Accelerating Business Credit Card. .....

11 Jun 202211 June 2022 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

Two quick pieces, with British Airways ideosyncracies in common! Cathay Pacific ‘P’ class business fares do not earn Avios or tier points Back in 2020, during the pandemic, Cathay Pacific .....

Two quick pieces, with British Airways ideosyncracies in common! Cathay Pacific ‘P’ class business .....

1 Oct 20221 October 2022 by Rob Burgess • 48 comments

Comair, the British Airways franchise operator in South Africa, suspended its operations last week. The airline has now been placed into liquidation and it appears very unlikely that it will resume .....

Comair, the British Airways franchise operator in South Africa, suspended its operations last week. The .....

9 Jun 20229 June 2022 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

In 2021, American Express relaunched the British Airways American Express Accelerating Business Credit Card. This is the dedicated British Airways credit card for sole traders and small businesses. .....

In 2021, American Express relaunched the British Airways American Express Accelerating Business Credit Card. .....

8 Jun 20228 June 2022 by Rob Burgess • 7 comments