US Airways to operate Charlotte to London-Heathrow US Airways gained an additional slot pair at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) and plans to launch daily non-stop flights from Charlotte (CLT) in March 2013. Charlotte is a large hub for US Airways in the southeast United States. The new service will compliment US Airways’ sole flight to [...]
Airbus Prepares First British Airways A380 SuperJumbo The installation of four mammoth Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, capable of producing 70,000 lbs of trust each, marks a milestone when it comes to the building of British Airways’ first A380 aircraft. This is the first SuperJumbo of 12 A380s British Airways has on order – initial delivery [...]
Park Live Presented by British Airways at Olympic Park As British Airways is busy flying passengers into Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), and London City Airport (LCY), the airline has lawn captains testing out their moves and giant wings in anticipation of greeting the crowds at Olympic Park. Despite some hiccups with public [...]
Sixth Leg of the Boeing 787 Dream Tour The sixth leg of the Boeing Dream Tour, featuring the 787 Dreamliner, is ready to kick off to seven more cities later this month and into May. Stops include cities in the United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, and the United States. Larry Loftis, Vice President and General Manager [...]
Afraid of Flying? From time to time various airlines have provided fear of flying courses – if you live in the United Kingdom and have a fear of flying, British Airways has just the answer for you, a “Flying With Confidence” course, which will next be held at London Gatwick (LGW) Airport on March 24. [...]
EU Begins Controversial CO2 Emissions Trading Scheme The European Union has rung in the new year with the requirement all flights to, from, and within Europe hold mandatory emission rights in the form of CO2 certificates. The European Union is providing 82 per cent of the necessary CO2 certificates free of charge, leaving air carriers [...]
British Airways Speedbird Centre Now Re-Opened The history and future of British Airways comes alive at the British Airways Museum, re-opened as the Speedbird Centre. After an extensive redevelopment program, the centre showcases the past, present, and future of British Airways. The collection was formed to preserve the records and artifacts dating back to BOAC, [...]
UK Public Sector to Strike November 30 If your plans call for traveling to the United Kingdom this upcoming November 30, be prepared and be patient. Next Wednesday, the nationwide public-sector strike threatens to shut-down Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, in addition to Gatwick, and other ports of entry. Included in the strike are UK Border [...]