2010

20 December, 2010
Upgrade to London Heathrow Terminal 5
The creation of Terminal 5 was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for British Airways to redefine air travel. Terminal 5 heralds a brand new concept in air travel, with everything dedicated to putting passengers first. Its aim was to replace the queues, the crowds and the stress with space, light and calm. Whether departing, arriving or connecting th...

07 December, 2010
New Sunshine routes and more flights from London City
British Airways is growing its route network at London City Airport with the launch of two new sunshine routes next summer.

30 November, 2010
Changes to ticketing deadlines on British Airways joint services
Effective 1st December 2010, British Airways will be introducing new ticketing time limits (TTL) on joint services between Europe and Bangkok, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.Currently it is possible to hold a booking in our full-fare classes on these services without making payment or having a ticket issued. This can mean that busy fligh...

25 November, 2010
Newsletter SFPD / TTL JSA routes / SBC rates
Dear Travel Partner,

18 November, 2010
Secure Flight Mandation from 1st December 2010
From 01st of December it will be mandatory to collect minimum Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD) at point of sale, when required. IATA and Amadeus will be enforcing this via a ticket inhibitor and any booking created without this information will fail to ticket. Minimum SFPD comprises:

18 November, 2010
Travelling with ink and toner cartridges to and from the UK
Restrictions have been put in place by the Department for Transport and the US Government on travelling with ink and toner cartridges. The restrictions differ slightly so please read the following carefully:

11 November, 2010
British Airways welcomes S7 Airlines as the new member of oneworld
S7 Airlines, Russia’s leading domestic carrier, has become the new member of oneworld alliance on Monday 15 November 2010.

01 November, 2010
APD (Air Passenger Duty): Increased for travel from 01 November 10
The UK government has increased the Air Passenger Duty (APD) for travel from 01st November 2010. This tax, which is shown by tax code GB on the ticket, is collected on departures from GB airports at time of sale. The amount collected depends on the destination (next stopover after departure from GB) and the class of service. Journeys that...

27 October, 2010
Important changes to the GDS entries for APIS for Groups
Important changes to the GDS entries for APIS and Secure Flight Data for groups: The Industry Standard entries are now required.For groups bookings, British Airways now requires that the Industry Standard entries SSRDOCS / SSRDOCA / SSRDOCO are used for all APIS data and minimum Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD). The SSRDOC entries replace the RM...

20 October, 2010
Terminal Move at Tokyo Narita Airport
Enjoy a smoother airport experience at NaritaFrom 31 October 2010, all British Airways flights to and from Tokyo Narita Airport will move from Terminal 1 and relocate with our oneworld partners in Terminal 2.This move means we can offer you an even better service, with extra convenience and easier transfers. If you are travelling in First or are an...