Some British Airways loyalty customers are no longer at cruising altitude, after a recent error upended the airline’s already controversial overhaul of its frequent flyer program. Technical difficulties with IAG Loyalty, the arm of British Airways’ parent company that manages its rewards scheme, incorrectly alerted hundreds of thousands of flyers last week that they would … Read more
Breaking news! Two people aboard a British Airways flight suffered broken ankles after the plane encountered severe turbulence en route to the UK. The aircraft had been flying from Los Angeles to London on December 6, when it encountered some extreme bumps in the flight path, the Independent reported. According to the Air Accidents Investigation … Read more
He was royally “fleeced.” A pair of UK passengers were left over $5,000 poorer after malicious scammers canceled their British Airways flight out of spite when they refused to bite on their scheme. “If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone,” Geoff Spink, 63, told the Independent about the unfortunate case of … Read more
This gives new meaning to the mile high club. An on-duty flight attendant with British Airways was found naked and high on drugs in the bathroom of an airplane headed to Heathrow Airport. Haden Pentecost, 41, had methamphetamine and amphetamines in his system when he was supposed to be attending to passengers on a flight … Read more
A layover could lead to a layoff in a flash. While airlines often restrict crewmember social media use on the job, British Airways has taken the crackdown to the next level — by limiting what members post during their personal time as well. The carrier now prohibits airline employees — including pilots and flight attendants … Read more
Ready for a trip? Buckle up, because buzzy airline safety videos are taking off. British Airways recently intrigued travelers — especially “Bridgerton” fan flyers — with their new safety video, styled as a comic period drama. “Is it a winged creature of the air or, perchance, a celestial contrivance navigating the skies?” a 19th-century aristocrat … Read more
British Airways has suspended two crew members for making cruel remarks about a colleague’s weight behind her back. “This was repugnant bullying,” an inside source told The Sun of the incident. The culprits had reportedly ridiculed the unidentified 210-pound air hostess in a WhatsApp group she was not a part of. These mean comments were brought … Read more
Turbulence ahead. Passengers aboard a British Airways flight on Tuesday were bombarded by a lewd scene as a man and woman engaged in a heavy petting session beneath “a scarf.” “But it was quite obvious, as an adult, what they were doing,” 26-year-old passenger, Farrah, reported to South West News Service A packed plane including … Read more
Would you fly AI? Qatar Airways is adding virtual flight attendants as “digital human cabin crew” to assist customers at airports and onboard planes. Named Sama 2.0, the female faux staffer was rolled out at this week’s massive ITB Berlin trade show. The airline demonstrated that a customer can speak into one’s phone with Sama … Read more
It’s not the type of auction you see every day. Back in August, Thai Airways announced it would put its fleet of the world’s largest commercial airplanes up for sale. The invitation called for qualified buyers to offer bids for any of its six Airbus A380 aircraft — the massive four-engine, double-decker jet that can … Read more
Passengers — including business class — onboard a British Airways flight had a finger lickin’ experience after they were randomly served KFC. The major airline allegedly had some catering issues on its 12-hour flight from Turks and Caicos Islands to London — which meant all the food had to be thrown out. After the plane … Read more